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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Courage' - African Wood Mask

Tall strong horns symbolize strength and bravery in this handsome mask. Designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo achieves a powerful image as she creates a traditional West African image. Such masks are carried by warriors to demonstrate their courage. The... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'First Fruit' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This handsome mask takes the shape of ripe fruit from the first harvest. Its handsome features seem to sing in a beautiful ritual of thanks. Walter Kuma carves the piece by hand to represent the customs of the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. 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

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'You Are Loved' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This is a portrait of a nephew of mine says Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. Because he has slightly long ears his siblings and cousin always make fun of him. But he turned out to be the most intelligent of all the cousins and brothers. I want to send... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Let Peace Reign' - African Wood Mask

Hopeful Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. It is meant to be a bridge that joins... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'God is in the Heavens' - Unique African Wood Mask

Suggesting ritual scarification richly textured repousse adorns the features of an African mask. The design arises from the artisan's own imagination as Theophilus Sackey depicts an adinkra symbol on the forehead. Nyame biri wo soro is a symbol of hope... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'A Good Mother' - Unique African Wood Mask

Her hair is beautifully combed and crowned with crimson ornaments. Rich repousse textures cover her calm face. 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... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ladder of Death' - African Wood Mask

This imposing mask depicts a personage that is somber in the face of death. Oblique eyes a slender nose and full lips emerge from textured sheets of aluminum repousse. Carved and painted by hand the mask is the work of Theophilus Sackey. An adinkra... more

Gabonese wood African mask, 'Fang Intercessor' - Gabonese Wood Mask

An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world he explains. Anytime they need to inquire the... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Horn' - Unique African Wood Mask

Crowned in sheep's horns a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint... more

Mama,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

A dark green headdress complements the deep blue of this stunning mask designed by West African artisan Abdul Razak. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is embellished with textured aluminum plating, then polished for smoothness and shine. more

'Judicial Authority' - African Cameroonian Wood Mask

His headdress is tall and imposing and rich textures cover his cheeks. Named Kuriga ?ù tribal head in the language of the Bamileke people ?ù this handsome mask is by Kobina Asmah. The ears are portrayed to show a good listener. The mask shows the... more

'African Rhinoceros Spirit' - Unique African Wood Wall Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines form a headdress and a mighty African rhinoceros marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Wisdom' - Unique African Wood Mask

Wisdom comes from those who have the patience to wait believes Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng as he repeats a saying from the Twi people of the Akwapim tribe. He designs an original mask with a long headdress wearing green tassels with yellow and... more

African wood mask, 'Egyptian Pharoah' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Inspired by Exodus 1:15 of the Holy Bible Victor Addo Biney designs this mask to personify the Pharaoh of Egypt who wanted all the sons born to Hebrews to be killed. Yet it was his daughter who saved the babe that came to be known as Moses (Exodus 2).... more

The Hut,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Home is never far away with this unique hut-shaped mask from West Africa's Robert Aidoo-Taylor. Hand carved from local ofram wood, the artisan designs a face on the body of the hut, using the roof as a stand-in for an up-swept hairstyle. more

Dove Anoma Ba,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Dove Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is handcrafted from local sese wood by Awudu Saaed, decorated with multicolored recycled glass beads around the face and embossed aluminum over the nose. Striking and noble, the mask depicts a dove atop a man's head, named Anoma Ba,... more

King Head,'Traditional African Sese Wood Mask in Brown and Black Hues'

The magnificence and beauty of the ancient Ghana are captured in this African ceramic-accented sese wood mask crafted by Frank Odei Amoani in honor of his heritage and country. After hours of hard work, the final result is a gorgeous piece of art in a... 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

Akan Ohene Kuma,'Hand Carved Ofram Wood African Mask'

Native to tropical western Africa, Terminalia superba , or ofram wood, is prized for its workability and finish. Here, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana uses ofram wood to craft this mask of his original design. The name Ohene Kuma is taken from the... more

Star of Beauty,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana'

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this gorgeous sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Each corner of this precious item is hand-painted in typical black, yellow and brown tones, and has traditional motifs on aluminum. The beauty... more

'Hand-Painted Dark Black and Brown African Sese Wood Mask'

Using a palette of black and brown hues, Ransford Bediako creates a splendid homage to his Ghanaian heritage. The artisan works on sese wood to create this gorgeous African mask, whose intense hues add an elegant aura to the piece. As the final touch,... more

African Royalty,'Rustic African Wood Mask Handcrafted in Ghana'

Flanked by semicircles, a face of African royalty is featured in this wall mask from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani creates this mask, which is hand-carved of sese wood and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. 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

African Love,'Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum on the cheeks, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. She paints the mask with stripes of green and orange, given a rustic finish. more

Sipho,'Hand Carved Multicolor West African Sese Wood Mask'

West African artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this colorful mask from sese wood and names it Sipho , meaning "gift" in Zulu. Mohamadu uses local tools to carve the shape of the mask from one piece of sese wood, then dries it for two weeks before... more

Lioness,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood African Lion Mask from Ghana'

A roaring lion is carved by hand from sese wood with excellent detail, featuring a rustic, brown finish in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the bold features by hand, drawing inspiration from the continent's varied fauna. 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, 'African Giraffe Spirit II'

Shaped like an elongated almond this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and a red African giraffe marches across the forehead. 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 beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase I'

From Rita Addo Zakour's Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. Featuring a slender nose and pouting lips the... more

Sarrki II,'Original Hand Crafted African Wood Mask'

Carved by hand from sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum and colorful paints, this mask is the original creation of Ghana's Saeed Musah. He names his design Sarrki , a Hausa word meaning "king". 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