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Pleasant Face,'African Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with gleaming embossed brass on the cheeks and colorful beads of recycled glass on the forehead, this African mask is created by Awudu Saaed. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this mask from sese wood, given a stark black finish. more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase III'

From Rita Addo Zakour?Æs Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood mask is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. Addo decorates the mask with painted details as well as... more

Ghanaian Unity,'Hand Carved West African Wood Brass and Aluminum Wall Mask'

Ghana's Victor Dushie creates this brilliant mask that he hand carves from native sese wood before painting it in vivid shades of blue, brick orange, red, and dark brown. The artisan's own design features stunning textured aluminum repoussé metalwork... more

Ndidi,'Colorful Aluminum African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Featuring rich hues of blue and yellow, this multi-colored decorative mask is crafted out of rubberwood and aluminum by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The artisan names the mask Ndidi , which means "patience" in the Igbo language. more

African wood mask, 'Zurufi'

Colorful beads adorn a mask of bereaved expression by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Among the Hausa people of Nigeria such masks are given to a widow or widower he explains. They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal... more

Tongue,'Whimsical African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Sticking out its tongue, this striking and whimsical mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This mask is carved entirely by hand from a single piece of sese wood, decorated with a textured pattern on the face and a dark stained finish over the rest. more

African wood mask, 'Joy'

I named this mask 'Joy' because these colors bring joy says Sinclair Yao Daley of his original design. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with a smiling expression and paints it yellow red blue black and white. more

Round Face,'Round African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Round in shape, this abstract African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Habib Mustapha. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, which is painted in hues of red, yellow, black, and green. Embossed aluminum decorates the forehead. more

Akan Fakye,'Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood with an embossed aluminum accent on the forehead, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He paints the mask with striking stripes of yellow and black. The word fakye means "forgive" in the Akan... more

The Hut,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Home is never far away with this unique hut-shaped mask from West Africa's Robert Aidoo-Taylor. Hand carved from local ofram wood, the artisan designs a face on the body of the hut, using the roof as a stand-in for an up-swept hairstyle. more

Fafali Face,'Blue and Beige African Wood Mask from Ghana'

With this African mask, Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey reminds us to be at peace. Hand-carved from sese wood, this mask depicts an oval face with raised eyebrows, its exterior decorated by looping patterns. A deep blue forehead contrasts with a beige... more

African wood mask, 'My Heart'

Sculpted by hand of native sese wood this African mask depicts an elegant woman. Long lashes frame her eyes and applications of aluminum create intricate patterns on her cheeks. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an original mask design he names Makoma ?û my... more

Banana Face,'Curved African Sese Wood Mask in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood in a curved shape, this African mask is nicknamed "banana." Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey works with local artisans to create this mask, which is given a blue and black painted finish. more

Mama,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

A dark green headdress complements the deep blue of this stunning mask designed by West African artisan Abdul Razak. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is embellished with textured aluminum plating, then polished for smoothness and shine. more

Edumadze,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's horned mask creates a bold impression and symbolizes protection. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from ofram wood, naming it Edumadze in honor of vigilante group that watches over a Mankessim suburb of the same name in... more

Virtuous Asomdwee,'African Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Wall Mask from Ghana'

A wall mask is hand-carved of sese wood, painted brown with etched line motifs in white and accented on the forehead with embossed brass and aluminum in the shape of the sun. Abdul Razak designs this African mask from Ghana, naming it Asomdwee, meaning... more

Kafui,'Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Mask'

This compelling mask from West Africa's Victor Dushie is hand carved from local sese wood and painted black. The round mask is finished with aluminum plate detailing, which adds an eye-catching texture to the dark surface. The name Kafui is taken from... more

Sipho,'Hand Carved Multicolor West African Sese Wood Mask'

West African artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this colorful mask from sese wood and names it Sipho , meaning "gift" in Zulu. Mohamadu uses local tools to carve the shape of the mask from one piece of sese wood, then dries it for two weeks before... more

Lioness,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood African Lion Mask from Ghana'

A roaring lion is carved by hand from sese wood with excellent detail, featuring a rustic, brown finish in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the bold features by hand, drawing inspiration from the continent's varied fauna. more

Round Color,'Colorful African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Round and colorful, this stunning African mask is designed by Daniel Quarcoo. He works with Ghanaian artisans who hand-carve this mask from sese wood, decorating it with triangle patterns and finished in hues of red, blue, yellow, and black. more

Multicolored Designs,'Triangle Pattern African Wood Mask from Ghana'

In hues of red, blue, beige, black, and brown, triangular designs decorate this round African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this stunning mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood by local artisans. more

Akiti Beauty,'African Sese Wood Mask in Cobalt from Ghana'

Named Akiti, which means "cobalt" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, given a painted finish in blue and black. more

Lovely Face,'Rustic African Wood Mask with Striped Accents from Ghana'

Depicting a lovely face with a patterned, rustic finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, detailed with various colors and a striped black and white pattern on the top. more

Queen Amina,'Ofram Wood Hand Carved African Mask'

Native to tropical western Africa, Terminalia superba , or ofram wood, is prized for its workability and finish. Here, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana uses ofram wood to craft this mask of his original design. Named for Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria who... more

African wood mask, 'Akofena'

Crossing swords and glistening beads adorn Abdul Salami Amadu's original mask. He calls it Akofena or Sword of War in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan people of Ghana. Amadu carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring cut-out eyes and a narrow chin.... more

Noble Lover,'African Sese Wood Mask in White Red and Black from Ghana'

Inspired by themes of love, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates a striking African mask to add to your home decor. The artisan hand-carves the mask of sese wood and paints it in tones of red and white. Embossed aluminum and brass complete the mask... more

African wood mask and coat hook, 'Face of Strength'

This extraordinary mask is an original design by Theophilus Anum and doubles as a coat or hat hook. The dark brown wall mask is carved by hand of sese wood and elaborately adorned with embossed aluminum. The patterns symbolize tribal markings. A hook... more

African wood mask, 'Yayra'

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask Yayra meaning Blessings in the Ewe dialect... more

African wood mask, 'African Giraffe Spirit II'

Shaped like an elongated almond this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and a red African giraffe marches across the forehead. more

Brown Rhino,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Rhino Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of locally-acquired sese wood, this African mask from Ghana features an oblong shape with a patterned design. Theophilus Sackey diligently decorates the mask's forehead with the image of a rhino. The proud creature is realized against a... more

Love of Africa,'Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie expresses love through his designs. Featuring an oval shape with a pointed chin, this African mask is carved from sese wood and decorated with intricate patterns. Accents of black and white embossed aluminum on the cheeks... more

African wood mask, 'Bakota Reliquary Guardian'

Awudu Saaed creates his own version of the traditional Bakota reliquary guardian. This Gabonese tribe known also as Kota is reputed for honoring their ancestors with similar statuettes featuring a diamond shaped orifice within the neck called... more

Female Dan,'Black and Gold African Wood Dan Mask from Ghana'

Used by the Dan people of the Ivory Coast to protect loved ones from evil when they are away from home, this African mask is created by Ghana's Godfred France. The mask depicts a female face, hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed... more

Golden Goat,'Gold-Tone African Wood Goat Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the face of a goat-man is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this mask, its textured face given a gold-tone finish. more

Beautiful Nta,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Twin Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, the faces of twins are portrayed in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates the mask, which is accented with intricately embossed aluminum. This mask is named Nta, which means "twin" in the Akan language. more

African Elder,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Designed by Winfred Ansah Okoampah, this Ghanaian mask depicts an African elder. The mask is hand-carved from sese wood by local artisans. The elder's hair is tied into a topknot and his face is decorated with intricately embossed aluminum that evokes... more

Dagbani Festival,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

With its distressed finish, Malik Jabir Dodoo's beautiful wall mask offers truly timeless appeal. Designed to honor the Dagbani people of northern Ghana, the sese wood mask is hand carved, sanded smooth, then painted in faded hues of wine, green, and... more

Ekundayo,'African Wood Mask Accented with Embossed Aluminum'

Resembling the face of an African elder, this mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this mask, which depicts a serene face with alert eyes. An accent of embossed aluminum decorates the... more