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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

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The Cape Buffalo is a familiar sight to visitors of African parks and reserves. Massive in size, it has unique horns that are fused at the base forming a continuous bone shield called a 'boss.' Our striking buffalo animal mask is handmade from... more

African mask, 'Red Baule Ram'

Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Jute cords form a flowing mane while a man sits atop the head playing the drum. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies... 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

King Who Loves Peace,'Ivoirian wood mask'

Horns crown the narrow face of an African king. Carved with only hand tools from naturally-dried sese wood, the piece slopes dramatically from a smooth forehead to a pointed chin; a slim nose elongates the visage. Designer Nana Adu Amankwapam... more

African mask, 'Four Brave Horns'

The slender horns of a gazelle and the stout curling horns of a ram crown this bold warrior. Tribal markings adorn the cheeks of the bearded personage. Hand-carved from African sese wood this mask by Salihu Ibrahim represents the Baule people of... more

African mask, 'Brown Baule Ram'

Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Jute cords form a flowing mane while a man sits atop the head playing the drum. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies... 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.... more

Wednesday's Girl,'Hand Made African Mask on Stand'

With a face like the full moon, this beautiful mask depicts an Akuaba, an Akan word for the child of Akua, a girl born on Wednesday. The term also signifies a doll. Walter Kuma carves the symmetrical features, bright eyes and full lips. "I want... more

'Songe Marriage' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Carved by hand from African sese wood this handsome mask is the work of Godfred France. Diagonal lines flow from the eyes to the elongated chin while parallel curves follow the lines of the eyes. This mask is representative of the Democratic... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Successor' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His long narrow face is shaped like a seed ?ù promise of new life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask is crafted by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from the artisan's... more

African mask, 'Rhino'

Seen in silhouette rhinos appear on the forehead of this handsome African mask and imposing horns grace the cheeks. Godfred France works in native sese wood to create a mask of his own design. Carved and painted by hand it features applications of... 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... 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... more

True Child,'Hand Made African Mask with Wood, Bead and Raffia Accents'

Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu celebrates the innocence of young life with this handcrafted wood mask. The artist titles the mask Enzenwa which means "true child" in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The mask features a face patterned with recycled... 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... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Brave Fighter' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His face is lean and narrow his features a mystery as befits his name ?û Apugu the brave fighter in the Hausa language. Crafted by hand of African sese wood the mask is the work of Godfred France. Such masks are used by the people of Kabube-Nandom... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beaded Antelope'

Slender black horns are erect crowning an authentic African mask by Kobina Asmah. Carved by hand of native sese wood an antelope is covered with beadwork and receives applications of ornate brass repousse. In African mythology the antelope is a... more

Bangwa,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

This mask, hand carved with a high, ridged forehead, is the creation of West Africa's Sinclair Yao Daley. Crafted from local sese wood, the smiling mask with drooping cheeks is painted in brown and cream colors. The artisan titles the mask Bangwa... more

Mossi,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo creates this stunning African mask in honor of the Mossi people, an ethnic group native to modern Burkina Faso. The artisan carves the mask from local wood, sands the surface smooth, then paints the wood in bold red,... more

Yoruba Tribe,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

A curious little bird with a long beak perches on the head of this intriguing mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in dusty lilac and black. The mask is named after the Yoruba... more

Dogon Tribe II,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

For a truly unique piece of home decor, look no further than this beautiful African mask from Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, then paints the surface in red, cream, and grey. The mask is named... more

Galoa Smile,'Hand Made Sese Wood Beaded Galoa African Mask'

This joyful mask is the creation of West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from sese wood, the long oval face has lips that protrude in a delightful smile, dots on the cheeks and recycled glass beads tied with jute on the forehead. The colors... more

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... more

Edinam Luck,'Hand Made Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Meaning "lucky" in the Ewe language, this African mask is named Edinam. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie carves it by hand from local sese wood, painting it with red and yellow colors. He adds embossed aluminum sheet to the bottom portion of the mask,... more

Sanufu Horns,'Embossed Brass and Wood African Mask'

Working with native sese wood and brass plate, Ghanaian artisan Saeed Musah creates this original mask. The horned mask is inspired by those of the Sanufu peoples in Ivory Coast. more

Gameli,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask'

With its vivid colors, Raphat Asigbey's handmade mask is sure to brighten any room in your home. Artisans in Ghana hand carve the mask from sese wood with local tools, then paint the surface in a colorful combination of yellow, green, black, and red. more

Righteous Look,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

With its distinct yellow nose, Raphat Asigbey's hand made mask will add a pop of color to any room in your home. Artisans in Ghana hand carve the oblong mask from sese wood with local tools, then paint the surface in a colorful combination of... more

Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. "When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war," the master carver says. He... more

Punisher,'Handmade African Wood Wall Mask'

This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is linked with the dead and it is regarded as a symbol... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Star' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

The Akwapim people from eastern Ghana believe Nsoroma pa will bring them good luck. Meaning Good Star it takes the form of a mask through Walter Kuma's artistic talent. He carves the mask by hand from local sese wood procuring a detailed face that... more

Abotare,'Handmade West African Sese Wood Mask and Aluminum Plating'

With large brown eyes, an open mouth and a prominent gold nose with a crosshatch design, this sese wood mask asks for abotar , which means "patience" in Akan. Designer Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana creates this original mask, richly embellished with... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akan Beauty' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie an Akan word meaning Beauty. 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

African wood mask, 'Bapende Celebration'

This glistening mask with long horns replicates those used by Congo's Bapende people during male initiation rites. Kobina Asmah hand-carves the sese wood mask and decorates it with glass beads and painted details in white yellow black sea blue and... more

Colorful Melody,'Handmade Ebony Wood Xylophone from Ghana'

Handcrafted from gorgeous ebony wood, the keys of this African xylophone are simply exquisite. Ghana's Ali Mohammed designs this xylophone, its frame made of sese wood with colorful calabash gourds that hang below the keys. Two wood mallets with... more

Butterfly Horns,'Horned African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Resembling the spread wings of a butterfly, green horns with black and white accents are carved into the top of this sese wood mask from Ghana. Anna Yawson creates this colorful African mask, accentuated on the cheeks with embossed aluminum,... more

African wood mask, 'Bambara Ntomo'

Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana presents this ntomo mask used for coming-of-age ceremonies in the Bambara tribe of Mali. Hand-carved from sese wood the mask features antelope-like horns a common feature in Bambara masks due to the tribe's close... more