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Novica Handmade Agona African Wood Mask

This mask comes from West African artisan and designer Winfred Ansah Okoampah. The designer calls this mask Agona, from the Akan tribe clan of the same name. more

Handmade Odwira African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Odwira is a festival celebrated by the Akan people in remembrance of their ancestors. This Odwira mask is a hand carved interpretation of the same masks worn by tribe members during the festival. more

Handmade Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Vigilant Hunter' African Wall Mask (Ghana) - 17" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Meaning 'vigilance,' this 'Ahweyie' African mask exudes courage and bravery. Wilson Aboagye carves an admirable sese wood mask that replicates the distinct artistry of the Akan people. more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Icon African Wood Mask

Sankofa means "going back to one's roots" in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. more

Novica Handmade Opanyin African Wood Mask

Carved by hand, this African mask represents Opanyin, an "elderly person" in the Akan language. Theophilus Sackey covers the features with hand-embossed aluminum and carves rich textures on the head and eyes. more

Handmade Akofena Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 5.25" W x 2.2" D

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. more

Handmade Sunsum Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.25" H x 4.3" W x 2.4" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Expert in carving African masks, Godfred France designs an original mask to represent the soul, sunsum in Akan. more

Novica Handmade Buruwa African Wood Mask

Ghanaian artisan Otchere Raymond presents this hand carved wood mask in deep red, black, and gold. The title Buruwa is a female name used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. more

Novica Handmade A Good Elder African Wood Mask

In Ghana's Akan language, Opanyin Pa translates to "a good elder." This hand-carved sese wood mask, adorned with heavily embossed aluminum, is crafted by West Africa's Ibrahim Seyeed. more

Handmade Maame Ama African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language, Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday, and Maame means "mother." more

Novica Handmade Abrewaa African Wood Mask

Named Abrewaa, meaning "old lady" in Akan, this African mask is designed by Ghana's Theophilus Sackey. The tall mask is hand-carved from sese wood, given a rustic brown finish. more

Novica Handmade Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Mask

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Eno' Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Ali Mohammed hand-carves his original mask to honor women. He uses the female name Eno for this sese wood mask of an Akan woman with a black and white headdress. more

Novica Handmade The Face Of Happiness African Wood Mask

Bright colors light up a smiling face carved from seasoned sese wood. By Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa, this beautiful African mask is named Anigye, which means "happiness" in the Akan language. more

Novica Handmade Something In The Heavens African Wood Mask

An elongated face takes the shape of a seed that promises new growth in days to come. By Ghana's Eric Danquah, this beautiful African mask is named Biribi wo soro, which means "there is something in the heavens" in the Akan language. more

Handmade Patience Africa Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 8.25" W x 3.1" D

With eyes and mouth open, this mask represents the virtue of patience, or abotre in the Akan language. "Each person must have patience in order to live peacefully with others," believes Eric Danquah of his inspiration. more

Novica Handmade Sikakokor African Wood And Brass Mask

Embossing brass plate by hand, artisan Saeed Musah creates this striking mask. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and painted in brown and black. Sikakokor means "gold" in the Akan language. more

Handmade Ntoboase I African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.8" D

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. more

Novica Handmade Baule Legacy African Wood Mask

Of Baule origin, this replica wall mask testifies to Eva Asantewa Amakye's wood carving skills. The Baule people of Ivory Coast are a community within the Akan people and are renowned for their carving traditions. more

Novica Handmade Agya Kofi African Wood Mask

The handsome visage of an Akan man becomes a mask of expressive artistry by Sinclair Yao Daley. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, paints it black and calls it Agya Kofi or Papa Kofi. more

Novica Handmade Kobi African Wood Mask

Artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah from Ghana designs and carves this striking African wood mask. This mask is carved from sese wood that features an elongated face and different carved textures. In the Akan language, kobi means "acceptance." more

Sese Wood and Brass 'Bold Courage' African Mask (Ghana)

Inspired by the customs and traditions of the Akan people, Daniel Nyadedzor handcrafts this handsome sese wood mask. Known as 'Akokuroduro,' the mask symbolizes boldness and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. more

Novica Handmade Ntoboase Iii African Beaded Wood Mask

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood image is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Have a Good Life' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Eric Darko carves an African mask of sage distinction, celebrating the wisdom of the Akan people. Carved of sese wood and embellished with brass plates, the mask reminds one to lead a good life or 'bobra papa.' more

Novica Handmade Agya African Wood Mask

The phrase agya rekoro, literally translated as "when father was leaving," is used as the prelude to telling a riddle, a recollection of the wisdom that forebears leave behind. Ali Mohammed's mask is named after this Akan word for "father." more

Novica Handmade Glorious Apata African Wood Mask

Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the shape of a fish pointing downward. more

Novica Handmade Oman Hene African Wood Mask

Named Oman Hene in the Akan language, this African mask depicts the face of a tribal chief. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. more

World Menagerie Abusua African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Décor in Blue/Brown | 6.5 H x 4.3 W x 2.2 D in | Wayfair 6C25661857B2444DA654D0F32FF5769B

Carved by hand, this wall décor features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand-carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan... more

World Menagerie Hetty Handcrafted African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 16.5 H x 7 W in | Wayfair 176061

Quiet features practice patience in this elegant African mask to hang on the wall. Adorned with richly embossed aluminum, the design arises from the artisan Hetty's own imagination. She names the mask Ntoboase, "Patience" in the Akan language. | World... more

World Menagerie Hye Wonnye I Beaded Wood w/ Adinkra Symbol of Forgiveness Mask Wall Décor in Black/Green/Red | 17 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 210482

Emblazoned with the Adinkra Hye wonnye on the forehead, this original mask is designed by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. In Akan, Hye wonnye means "That which cannot be burnt", referring to forgiveness. Mohamadu hand-carves the mask of African rubberwood... more

World Menagerie African Heart Hand Crafted African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black | 20.5 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 203329

Carved by hand, this elegant mask represents patience and tolerance. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akoma, and depicts a heart. "Akoma is an Akan adinkra symbol", says artisan Theophilus Sackey. He covers the mask with hand... more

Handmade Stunning Ahoufe African Wood Mask (Ghana)

A wall mask is hand-carved of sese wood, painted with colors of black, blue, and white and accented with embossed brass sheet. Abdul Razak designs this African mask from Ghana, naming it Ahoufe, meaning "beauty" in the Akan language. more

Bungalow Rose Elzey Beaded Wood Hand-Crafted Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 12.3 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 26FE1B6A36FB48A59FD6B986CB99347D

This mask is dedicated to the African man, which I affectionately called 'Agya Kofi.' It is generally meant to appraise the role of a father, says this artisan as he explains the mask's symbolism. In the Akan language, any means father, and Kofi is the... more

Bungalow Rose Patience Handmade Mask Wall Decor, Wood in Black | 11.8 H x 8.3 W in | Wayfair 9EF5CBD3FFDB4D6682C1BFC69676C597

With eyes and mouth open, this mask represents the virtue of patience, or Abotre in the Akan language. "Each person must have patience in order to live peacefully with others," believes Eric Danquah of his inspiration. An original design by Danquah,... more

Novica Handmade Daakye Hene African Wood Mask

Named for the Ghanaian Akan word Daakye Hene, or "future king," this hand-carved sese wood mask is presented by West Africa's Ibrahim Seyeed. The mask features textured aluminum plate detail and is further enhanced with acrylic paint. more

Bungalow Rose True Friend Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 18 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 5B43517C7DAB413CA1009D999248F201

In times of hardship a friend is always there for you, and when you find such a friend, you are happy for life, confides Eric Darko, who replicates the friendship mask of the Akan people. Worn during special celebrations, the mask features the face of... more

World Menagerie Artisan Crafted Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Red/Yellow | 18.5 H x 7 W in | Wayfair 122527

According to the beliefs of the Akan people of Ghana, anyone with a ti kese ("big head") is said to be very knowledgeable. Court linguists, for example, were said to have big heads, although they would also be the subject of ridicule by passersby.... more