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Handmade A Maidens Purity Ghanaian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.75" H x 9.75" W x 3.5" D

With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation, this mask comes from southern Ghana. Such masks are presented to girls on the last day of puberty rites as a sign of their chastity; they are considered an honor for the entire family. more

Handmade Saving Ghanaian Wood Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A stylized face gazes into the distance as though dreaming. more

Handmade Peace On Earth Ghanaian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 7.5" W x 2.8" D

This elegant African mask radiates beauty and serenity. Carved by hand from sese wood, the design is the work of Samuel Okyere. Opulent aluminum repoussé adds rich textures, and the mask receives an antiqued, vintage finish. more

Novica Handmade Ghanaian Nhyira African Wood And Aluminum Mask

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. more

Onua,'Ghanaian Batik African Mask Collage in a Wood Frame'

A West African mask appears in a multi-layered, dimensional image that reflects the culture and vivid colors of West Africa. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa portrays the visage in oils on calico, adding colorful batik fabric cutouts. Original and beautiful, it... 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

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Queen Aura Poka' - Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask

By Kobina Asmah this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom she moved her people to present day Ivory Coast the artisan explains. Carved by... more

Handmade The Supplier Ghanaian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Fiercely expressive, this mask represents tefle, the supplier of ammunitions in times of war. His origin is from Ghana's Volta region and his image is vividly replicated by Robert Nortey. more

Handmade Good Chief Balumba Ghanaian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Carved by hand, this African mask commemorates a beloved chief in the Northern Region of Ghana. Wilson Aboagye depicts him with a circular face and astute eyes as the personage speaks to his people. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Playful Lizard'

A little lizard frolics in the West African sunshine pausing for a nap on a handsome mask by Anna Yawson. Atop the face is a small mask that suggests ancestors watching over their descendants. Richly textured repousse adds visual interest. more

Ogyam,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum Plating'

By Rita Addo Zakour, this noble mask depicts a long, slender visage who opens his mouth to sing. This original mask is carved and painted by hand and is adorned with intricately embossed aluminum plating. It is named Ogyam , an Akan word which means... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Prudence'

A wide forehead suggests the wisdom of experience. Eyes are watchful and the mouth is prudently closed. This personage listens observes and thinks before taking action. Carving African sese wood Nana Frimpong creates a mask of his own design. more

Ghanaian wood masks, 'God of Night' (pair)

Master carver Gordon Adu presents this original pair of sese wood masks as a personal tribute to the moon. In the countryside when night falls and people are away from home they use the moon as a guide explains Adu. That is why they regard the moon as... more

Jamuike Eye,'Rustic African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

A panel of embossed brass forms the "third" eye of this African mask from Ghana. Designed and crafted by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, painted brown and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. Embossed... more

African mask, 'Ghanaian Strength'

Crafted by hand this elegant African mask is a design by Winfred Korley. He carves it from seasoned sese wood and adds bold color and strands of beads. Arising from the artisan's imagination this elegant mask is named Hewale a Ga word meaning Strength. more

Zaire wood mask, 'Flying Protector' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art of Zaire with this ornate mask. It is a replica of Pande and Kasai tribal origin which he carves of sese wood featuring a bird over the forehead and nose. The mask is believed to protect from all flying evils. Recycled... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... more

Akan wood mask, 'Peace from Ghana' - Hand Carved Akan Tribe Wood Mask

Flame-like images dance on the forehead of this enigmatic visage. Lavishly-embellished with brass repousse the sese wood mask curves to form a strong profile. Gaunt lips bare even rows of teeth. Juliana Akandas designs an image thought to bring good... more

Malian wood mask, 'Elite Appreciation' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed replicates the unique artistry of the Sanga people with this handsome mask. Sanga (or Sangha) is a group of thirteen villages in the Dogon region of Mali known as a religious center with many temples and shrines and is a base for... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Pride' - Hand Made Wood Mask

In the Akan language asuo refers to two people of the same social status while ahantan means pride. Kwaku Ofosuhene inventively touches upon these ideas in this piece rendering cultural meanings from the heart of sese wood. Brass copper and aluminum... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Ibo Farmer' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim replicates the striking mask of an Ibo farmer from Nigeria. Carved by hand of sese wood the mask features a gun between the eyes with a cross above it. It means the farmer must never use his gun on his fellow human beings explains the... more

Akan wood mask, 'Good Advice' - Handmade Wood Mask

Sculpted from well-seasoned sese wood this magnificent mask is adorned with applications of embossed aluminum and polished to perfection. A bird crowns the thoughtful visage touching the forehead with its beak. Eric Darko creates an image from Ghana's... more

Africa wood mask, 'Patience' - Hand Made Wood Mask

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 the sese... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Senufo Purification' - Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask

By Godfred France this beautiful mask is superbly carved by hand. He adorns the face with polished brass and pebbles while beads of recycled glass add color to the design. An imposing headdress lends authority. This mask is used by the Senufo people of... more

Akan wood mask, 'Fear Only God' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Gordon Adu presents an imposing mask from Ghana's Akan people. Carved from sese wood and finished with mansion polish it bears a traditional Adinkra symbol on the wide forehead. These communicate popular wisdom to the people. The impressive Gye Nyame... more

Malian wood mask, 'Water God' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

Named Baki Ja ?û Round Mask in the language of Mali ?û this piece represents Ara a water god. Wave motifs executed in white clay flow across the symmetrical features. Sefah Mohammed presents an African mask said to ward off evil spirits. more

African tribal wood mask, 'Fortune' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay while river stones become the shining eyes. Such... more

Sudanese wood mask, 'Source of Power' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

A turban crowns this elongated mask with its enigmatic features. Carved and painted by hand the mask is believed to be a source of power for chiefs in Sudan. Sefah Mohammed presents a design placed in front of Sudanese royal palaces. more

Akan wood mask, 'Beauty Queen' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

Named Animpa or Charming Face in the Akan language this elegant mask honors feminine beauty. Daniel Nyadedzor embellishes the hand-carved design with intricate embossed brass plates and rich subtle color. During festivals in which Akan women compete in... more

African wood mask, 'Chameleon' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

With a chameleon on its forehead and a smaller mask on the crown this mask represents the customs and traditions of the Asafo people. They have adopted the chameleon as their symbol for the Asafo tend to constantly move and change including their... more

Malian wood mask, 'Hoot at Hunger' - Handmade Malian Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu this handsome mask takes the shape of a bird. The Wangara people of Mali use this mask during the Moo ?û wangara which celebrates a bumper harvest he explains. The festival is to hoot at the hunger that they once experienced. The... more

Africa tribal wood mask, 'Bwa Butterfly' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Target-like circles on the wings identify this ethereal creature as a butterfly. Gliding on outspread wings the mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim carves the elegant plank mask from African sese wood.... more

African mask, 'Ghanaian Rooster'

A proud rooster basks in the West African sunshine coming to life in a handsome mask by Anna Yawson. Carved by hand of native sese wood the colorful bird flaunts green and brown feathers and a crimson crest. more

Akan wood mask, 'Positive Thinker' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Eyes squinted shut in concentration an elongated visage with furrowed brow exhibits its force of will. Nana Frimpong carves the mask by hand using manual tools and sese wood. A braid-like texture frames the piece and soot enhances its antique finish.... more

Akan wood mask, 'Do Not Rush Life' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

Master carver Wilson Aboagye finds inspiration in the legendary art and teachings of the Akan people. This type of sese wood mask is known as Towo boa se which advises to take your time be patient. The bird leaning over the face signifies peace and so... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Celebration' - Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A beautiful mask welcomes chiefs to the Chikachiki festival in Kano Nigeria. Meaning Full stomach in Hausa language the festival is celebrated by the Tijaniyya people when Ramadan is finished and fasting is over. It means merriment is allowed and they... more

Peace and Love,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask from Ghana'

This unique mask is from Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. The elongated mask is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with embossed aluminum before being painted in green and yellow shades. more

Bungalow Rose Dzonu Warrior Ghanaian Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 16.25 H x 6 W in | Wayfair ACF2608E6E734026BCCF811DF04A7779

This extraordinary mask is inspired by the traditions of the Dzonu people of Ghana's Volta Region. Featuring a bird looking downward, it was usually gifted to brave warriors. The artisan designs the mask, carved from local sese wood and adorned with... more