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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Protection' - African Wood Mask

A master of traditional African design Godfred France creates a mask that arises from his own imagination. Its serene circular shape is harmonious balanced by big round eyes and a gently rounded mouth. But it is the rich repousse ornamentation that... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Girl Grows Up' - Hand Beaded African Wood Mask

This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red yellow green and blue give the mask a festive air. These are... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Protect the Forest' - African Wood Mask

This long narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana he... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Fanti Girl' - African Wood Mask

Long and slender this striking mask comes from Rita Addo Zakour. Its minimalist line perfectly complements the ornate textures of lavish aluminum repousse. Zakour names the mask Nketiabah a girl's name among the Fanti people of central Ghana. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Agona Antelope' - African Wood Mask

By Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng this intriguing mask depicts an antelope the totem of the royal family's Agona clan from Aburi. Long horns spiral upward while the alert face shows human lips. Earrings of clay beads and cotton threads complete the design. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Be Faithful' - Unique African Wood Mask

With narrowed eyes that discern people's motives this handsome visage speaks out boldly. Godfred France creates the beautiful African mask in an original design he names Zuba Faithfulness in the Hausa language. There is a lot of mistrust in the world... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Heart' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

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 embossed... more

Face of Colors,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Beaded by hand with colorful recycled glass, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He carves the mask from sese wood, which is accentuated beautifully by the glass beads. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'New Classic' - African Wood Wall Mask

Master carver Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. It is carved of tweneboah wood featuring a bird looking downwards upon the face. Asante paints his original creation by hand and decorates it with... more

Cute Person,'Colorful Striped African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with colorful striped patterns on the forehead and embossed aluminum accents on the cheeks, this African mask depicts a cute person. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson designs this stunning visage, which she carves by hand from sese wood. more

'Hand-Carved Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by women, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant and striking addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in contrasting tones of yellow and black with... more

Ghanaian Nhyira,'Sese Wood and Aluminum Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this gorgeous mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the beautiful design, before painting and polishing the mask. Intricate,... more

Face of Happiness,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by themes of happiness, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this striking African mask. This mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, which is layered with embossed, painted aluminum. A clay rub gives this mask a rustic... more

Emyinnaya,'Multi-Color Bead Mosaic on Black Wood African Wall Mask'

With bright colors and eye-catching designs, this decorative African mask will make a statement on your home or office wall. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves the mask from sese wood, paints it black, then creates a stunning mosaic out... more

Ahoufe Stripes,'African Wood Mask with Red Stripes from Ghana'

Named Ahoufe, which means "beauty" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this mask from a single piece of sese wood, given a painted finish with red and black stripes. more

Green Nomsa,'Dark Green Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in a dark green hue. The forehead is detailed with dotted motifs that depict a... more

Okwonko,'Set of 4 Handcrafted Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments'

Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor handcrafts a set of four ornaments from ofram wood, all inspired by Africa's ancient civilizations that once filled those prosperous lands with art and knowledge. After crafting each little mask, the artisan paints... more

Ancestral Voices,'Set of 4 Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments Handmade in Ghana'

Ghanaian tradition can now be part of Christmas celebrations thanks to Robert Aidoo-Taylor's latest design made in precious ofram wood. After hand-carving this set of four ornaments, the artisan paints each accessory in an intense palette, honoring his... more

Fearless Warrior,'Colorful Beaded Wood Mask from Ghanaian Artisan'

This elaborate and colorful African mask comes to us from Awudu Saaed in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in green, dark red, black and brown. The cheeks and forehead feature colorful recycled glass beads in... more

Nwomn Pa,'Aluminum-Plated African Sese Wood Mask'

Covered in silvery circles, Samuel Kofi Kumi's round mask makes an intriguing piece of home decor. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, plating the surface in textured aluminum before painting its features black with deep red... more

Fakye,'Ghanaian Hand Crafted Wood Mask with Recycled Glass Beads'

Beads of recycled glass are symmetrically arranged into a splendid design around this sese wood mask's face. With its eyes closed and its diamond-shaped mouth open, this original design by Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana is a peaceful reminder of fakye ,... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Man of Fire'

This imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya an Akan word... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Relax'

Daniel Nyadedzor names this beautiful mask for Mangoase a town in eastern Ghana. Townspeople enjoy relaxing in the shade of mango trees that abound there. I carved this piece to exhibit the significance of recreation Nyadedzor says. Shaped like an... 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

Odo Mask,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a mask of a stunning woman. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this original sculpture Odo , an Akan word meaning "love". The woman's face is accentuated with pronounced red lips and eyes and she... more

Ghanaian mask, 'Akan Muse' - Unique African Wood Mask

Her beauty framed by braided hair tied in a chignon over her head a woman's face is adorned with flowing artistry. Gordon Adu names his original creation Eye fe the Akan term for beautiful. The stunning mask is carved by hand from sese wood and... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Small Bird'

Most afternoons when I am at home relaxing under a tree I observe a small bird with a long beak Abdul Aziz Mohamadu muses. I admire the busy little creature so much that I created a mask to honor it. It has no specific cultural significance but is an... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Valiant Woman'

Her features are composed her head lifted with pride as a bird alights on her head. Evelyn Kafui designs this elegant mask adorning the surface with aluminum repousse. She names it Amiyo A Valiant Woman in the language of Ghana's Krobo people. Such... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Kokobene Luck'

Adorned with richly embossed aluminum this elegant African mask is designed by Rita Addo Zakour. The people of Kokobene in the central region of Ghana believe that if a man goes to the farm continuously during the week and meets a woman on his fourth... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good African Mother'

Her hair is beautifully coiffed and her face is proud and calm. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask depicts her own concept of Obaapa ?ù Good Mother in the Akan language. The mask is designed for wall display only and cannot stand on its own. more

'Fortunes' - Handcrafted African Ghanaian Wood Mask

This bright and colorful mask celebrates the start of the Homowo Festival of Ghana's Ga people. According to custom long ago people were starving due to a lack of rain and no harvest. Eventually the rains returned and Homowo (from homo meaning hunger... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Ghost'

Singing he returns to the world as a ghost to watch over his loved ones. Abdul Razak creates this poignant image as an African mask. Carved and painted by hand the sese wood sculpture receives an aged distressed finish and applications of white clay. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beauty Queen'

This carving represents an attractive lady who lives in Aburi. She is known to be very beautiful and also comes in first in their beauty contests. By George Asante the ornate mask with brass repousse communicates her pride and grace. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Village Wise Man'

Expressed in sese wood an elongated visage purses lips and peers through narrowed eyes. Ernestina Oppong Asante portrays a village sage deep in thought. A cap tops the slender face; the long dark line of the nose balances the ample forehead. This... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beautiful African Woman'

Carved from sese wood and meticulously painted by hand this mask is Juliana Akandas' own original image of a woman with an elaborate coif and colorful features. I was inspired by the beauty of the African woman to come out with this mask. The way she... more

Monkey,'Handcrafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Wall Mask with Recycled Beads'

Artisan Rapheal L. Commey of Ghana designs this exotic wall mask. Handcrafted out of sese wood and brass, the mask is decorated with multi-color recycled glass beads that form the shape of a bird on the mask's forehead. The mask has the shape and... more

African wood mini masks, 'Passport' (pair)

This complementary pair of small masks is created by Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa. Both are hand-carved from native sese wood and accented with plates of embossed brass as well as paint in red and yellow shades. Despite their petite size the... more

Free Wanderer,'Ghanaian Hand Carved African Sese Wood Freedom Mask'

This unique African mask by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng comes to life in rich suar wood. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep tones of royal blue and beige. Raked line details and a protruding wood-comb... more