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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Go in Peace' - Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa

Chief carver Nana Frimpong creates a mask of impressive beauty in honor of peace. He calls his design Ko Asomdwiem ( go in peace ) and carves it by hand from sese wood featuring strong angular features. Painted black the mask boasts the allure of... more

Novica Handmade Clever Leisure Batik Wood Mancala Game in Red | 1.9" H X 12.5" W X 4.7" L | Wayfair 421165

Traditional in several regions, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning. This board game features a red batik pattern and little pebbles for playing with your loved ones all day. Presented by Java's Gunadi, it also has an iron hinge... 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

Protection I,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

K. Baka in Ghana creates this wonderful wall mask as a reminder to protect ourselves and maintain our health. The West African artisan hand carves the figure from local sese wood, painting the face with a protective mask and bright yellow flowers... 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

Good Fortune,'Hand Made Wood Mask'

Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed brass and aluminum, it represents an image from the Wangara tribe of northern Ghana. Such masks are... 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

'Congo Tribal Chief' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask reserved for tribal chiefs or baluba. Oval in shape the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is one of wisdom and solemnity. Delanyo carves the mask... more

Sarkin Kofar Wambai,'Hand Made Ofram Wood and Leather Mask'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from ofram wood and paints the surface black before covering the top half in rich leather, rattan, and... more

Clear Cunning,'Handmade Acacia Wood and Glass Game Set with Brass Accents'

Perfect for those weekends with loved ones, Indian artisan Khyali Ram creates a handy accessory full of a traditional aura. This game set comes neatly stored in an acacia wood box with a glass lid and brass accents. Inside, 28 domino pieces and five... 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

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 mask, 'Chief of Ghana'

Named Mantse or chief in the Ga language this handsome mask boasts an imposing beauty. Sefah Mohammed works in naturally dried sese wood adding aluminum repousse copper wire and decorative beads of recycled glass. 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

Lost at Sea,'Hand Made Suar Wood Puzzle Box'

Buried treasure, ho! Balinese artisan Eka's anchor-shaped puzzle box will hide your valuables from prying eyes. Hand carved from local suar wood, the box features a secret compartment inside you can unlock by solving a simple puzzle. 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

Sun's Treasure,'Hand Made Suar Wood Puzzle Box with Sun Motif'

Designed by Sarwaedi in Bali, this charming puzzle box is topped with a shining sun, diligently hand carved by Indonesian artisans. Crafted from local suar wood, the box includes a secret compartment inside for hiding your small treasures. more

Colorful Bird,'Small Handmade Parrot Mask'

Inspired by traditional Guatemalan dance masks, this small mask is crafted from pine wood. The colorful parrot is hand carved and painted by Guatemala's Manuel Delfino. more

Garuda Bird,'Hand Made Wood Puzzle Box of a Bird from Indonesia'

This amazing wood puzzle box is hand-carved into the shape of a Garuda bird. The Garuda is a human-like bird of mythical proportions that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Indonesia's Sarwaedi presents his own design in this piece,... more

Magic Magpie,'Handmade Suar Wood Magpie Puzzle Box'

Sarwaedi's cheerful magpie-shaped puzzle box is a sight you'll want to see every morning. The Balinese artisan hand carves the chipper fellow from local suar wood, engraving the lid with feather designs and polishing the surface for a rich luster. more

Bare Bones,'Handmade Suar Wood Puzzle Box with Skeleton Motif'

Topped with an impressive skeleton carving, Sarwaedi's puzzle box has a secret worth discovering inside. The Balinese artisan uses local suar wood to diligently hand carve the box, creating a hidden compartment inside for your tiny treasures. Gently... 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

Red Omed-Omedan,'Fair Trade Handmade Teak Wood Pub Style Puzzle'

Javanese artisan Widanti crafts a tricky puzzle from natural teak wood. Can you separate the wooden pieces from the cords? The artisan names the puzzle omed-omedan , which means "pull-pull" in the Balinese language. Omed-omedan , also known as 'The... more

Happy Monkey,'Hand Made Wood Puzzle Box Monkey Face from Indonesia'

The surface of this puzzle box depicts the face of a happy monkey, opening to reveal a cozy interior. Indonesia's Sarwaedi presents his own design in this piece, which is hand-carved from local suar wood. more

Ringing Owls,'Handmade Owl-Themed Cotton Mobiles from Thailand (Pair)'

Crafted of cotton, two colorful owls are depicted in this delightful pair of mobiles from Thailand. Thikaporn designs the mobiles, which are further enhanced by beads of glass and raintree wood. Two gold-tone aluminum leaves dangle, and aluminum... more

Nolwazi,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Adinkra Mask from Ghana'

Working with local artisans in Ghana, Victoria Agyepomaa designs this stunning mask that is hand carved from sese wood. The cheeks and forehead of the mask are covered with textured aluminum repoussé metalwork, which creates a lovely contrast... 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

Double Magic,'Hand Made Raintree Wood Puzzle Game'

Get two times the fun with this raintree wood puzzle box hand carved by Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk. The lucky player must solve its perplexing puzzle to reveal the glass ball hidden inside. The object of the game is to open the box's two drawers at... more

Cubed,'Hand Made Raintree Wood Puzzle Game'

Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract himself during a lecture on quantum mechanics. Give yourself a similar distraction with this twist on a classic designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. While traditional... more

Find a Way,'Handmade Raintree Wood Puzzle from Thailand'

Created by Waraporn Khamsuk of Thailand, this puzzle will make the perfect brain teaser for challenging your friends and family. Carved from raintree wood, this puzzle features one flat board with five geometric puzzle pieces. On one side of the... more

Funky Elephant,'Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Elephant Mask'

This stunning elephant-shaped mask is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in a rich cream color then adorned with recycled glass beads in a deep blue. more

Butsomekpoe,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Raphat Asigbey designs a vibrant mask with bold colors that will jump off your wall. Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand carving the mask from local sese wood before embellishing the cheeks and forehead with aluminum plate. The... more

Chewa People,'Handmade Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Designed to honor the Chewa people, a Bantu ethnic group native to southern and central Africa, this charming wall mask is the creation of Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana. The artisan uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the face with a... more

Tower,'Handmade Javanese Recycled Teak Wood Desktop Puzzle'

Showing off the natural grain of this fine wood, Javanese artisans creatively use recycled pieces of teak wood to create this mind boggling puzzle that is sure to inspire awe. Widanti's workshop in Bali presents this interesting piece with a rustic... more

Elike,'Hand Made Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Nature lovers will rejoice in Raphat Asigbey's colorful mask. Artisans in Ghana carry out Raphat's vision by carving the mask from sese wood with a plant motif, then covering the cheeks and forehead in textured aluminum repoussé. A red hat crowns... more