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Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Plea for Rain' - African Wood Mask

Red as blood and just as vital a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. It is used when they are planting their crops to ask the gods for more... more

African wood mask, 'I Am Luck'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features shining brass inlay. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. He names it Monifa meaning I am luck in the Yoruban language. The mask is designed for wall display only and cannot... more

African wood mask, 'Matemasie'

Abdul Salami Amadu designs this splendid mask to share the meaning of Matemasie the Adinkra symbols that means What I hear I keep. Detailed on the forehead of this hand-carved sese wood mask the implied meaning of this legendary symbol is I understand... more

African wall mask, 'Wishes Come True'

Elongated features are sleek and smooth with watchful eyes. Aluminum repousse defines the beard and adds vibrant textures to the eyes while embossed brass appears on each ear. This African mask is my own design Rita Addo Zakour explains. I named it... more

Cornmeal Stew Cook,'Authentic African Wall Mask with Beadwork and Metal Inlay'

Long and slender, this African mask is crowned by a colorful face. Daniel Quarcoo transforms sese wood into a design of his own, adding brass and copper inlay, aluminum repousse and colorful seed beads. He names this mask Banku Ta, which denotes the... 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

African wood mask, 'Luck Personified'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features a brass nose while a zigzag motif surrounds the yellow visage. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. He names it Monifa meaning I am luck in the Yoruban language. The mask is... more

African wood mask, 'Lucky'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features shining brass eyes and nose while a blue star motif surrounds the visage. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. He names it Monifa meaning I am luck in the Yoruban language.... more

African wood mask, 'Powerful Ohene'

This mask of a powerful visage personifies an Akan Ohene (King) in an original design by Ghana?Æs Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He works with seasoned sese wood carving the wall mask by hand and decorating it with regal accents embossed in aluminum to shape a... more

Verdant Sankofa,'Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. A hand-painted design and clay rub... 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

Helper King,'Brown and Black Long African Wall Mask from Ghana'

This long, narrow face wears a tall, pointed cap. Beautifully carved and painted by hand, the original African mask depicts a man with royal authority. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names his design Obofuo hene, which means "helper king" in the Akan language. more

Fruit of Love,'Rainbow-Colored African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Resembling the shape of an apple, this African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this striking mask from a single piece of sese wood. Concentric patterns in a mesmerizing rainbow of colors... 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

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

African wood mask, 'Green Adoo'

This simple but striking mask is the original design of Ghana's Anna Yawson. The elongated monkey face is hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in black and lime green. Adoo means monkey in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana. 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, 'Adom Ara Kwa'

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a beautiful African mask of his own design. Richly textured it is covered with sheets of hand-embossed aluminum. The visage opens his mouth to pronounce a solemn blessing on the area where the mask is displayed. The artisan... more

African wood mask, 'A Healer'

Handsome and proud this personage is named Afya which means health in the Swahili language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a stunning African mask and paints it by hand in cheerful colors. more

Aduji,'Textured Rustic African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood and treated with a textured, rustic finish, this artistic African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This stunning mask, finished in various colors, depicts a face with squinting eyes and a... 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, 'Blue Adoo'

This simple but striking mask is the original design of Ghana's Anna Yawson. The elongated monkey face is hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in black and cornflower blue. Adoo means monkey in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana. 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

African wood mask, 'Sunsum'

Expert in carving African masks Godfred France designs an original mask to represent the soul sunsum in Akan. France hand-carves the mask of sese wood and decorates it with embossed aluminum plates and painted details. He finishes the mask with clay... 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

Picasso,'African Ceramic Mask'

A magnificent dichromatic design in dramatic tones of daffodil and chocolate graces this fabulous mask by master potter Samuel Lovi. It features Lovi's "Picasso" mask design which carries distinct African tribal motifs. Clay abounds in the southern... 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

Hand Carved Sese Wood and Brass African Wall Mask from Ghana 'Ayomide'

Brass plates painted with burgundy red give a unique textural element to this multi-colored mask of West African origin. With pursed lips and stylized hair, this mask presented by Saeed Musah is sure to inspire awe. It is named Ayomide , which means... more

A Happy Family,'African wood mask'

This elegant African mask represents a happy family. Kobina Asmah works in native sese wood to carve the images of father, mother, son and daughter. "This expresses the concept of living together as one," he says. "In Africa, traditionally, the... more

African wood mask, 'Dzekpi'

Daniel Quarcoo designs an original mask that embodies the concept of dzekpi or beauty in the language of Ghana's Ewe people. Predominately black the mask's oval shape narrows at the bottom to form a chin. Aluminum plates masterfully embossed by hand... 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

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

African wood mask, 'Agbemor'

Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the preservation of an ancient African tradition with the original design of this mask. Carved of sese wood the mask is adorned with ornate aluminum plates embossed by hand by Quarcoo in Ghana. Painted by hand the mask's... more

African Facet,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Plates'

Africa's rich culture has inspired many around the world, such as Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire, who works with traditional techniques to create masks in honor of his heritage. This time, the artisan uses sese wood to hand-carve his newest design,... more

Good Money,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Artisan Victor Dushie of Ghana designs this unique wall mask and calls it Ganyo , which means "money is good" in the Ewe language. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the black and brown mask has open eyes and mouth for a dramatic look. more