Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Male Baule Fertility Mask' African Mask (Ghana)

Handcrafted Sese Wood Safety and Security African Mask (Ghana)

Carved by hand by Godfred France in Ghana, this authentic African mask revels in bright, bold colors. The mask is named 'Fihankra,' from the Ashanti word for 'house or compound,' and is a symbol of security and safety. ... more

Wan Dance,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Horns from Ghana'

Masks like this one are typically used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace. During this festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their blessings. Ghanaian artisan... ... more

World Menagerie Male Baule Fertility Mask Hand Crafted African Mask Wall Décor 16.3 H x 8.8 W in brown/white, in Gray | 16.3" H X 8.8" W | Wayfair

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with male features including a beard and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special festivities... ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Pride of a Queen' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

This unique African mask is the original creation of Abdul Salami Amadu in Ghana. The wall mask is adorned with colorful recycled glass beads, and the hair is detailed to resemble elaborate braiding fit for a queen. ... more

Bungalow Rose Tribal Baule African Wood Mask 19.0 H x 8.75 W in black/ in Brown | 19" H X 8.75" W | Wayfair F00552B0640E4F5F85B5AB3BE9B9ED4D

Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this African mask from sese wood to depict a face painted brown. He works in the style of traditional Baule masks, representing a subgroup of the Akan people in the Ivory Coast. Depicting a man and a woman, this mask... ... more

World Menagerie Tilly-Mae King of Success Akan Sese Wood Mask Wall Decor 21.3 H x 4.7 W in black/brown/white in Beige | 21.3" H X 4.7" W | Wayfair

Long and elegant, smooth contours convey a sense of achievement. The rich textures of brass repoussé lend an opulent feeling to this mask by Tilly-Mae. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks bring them success in everything they do. This piece is... ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Bwa Butterfly Bat' African Mask (Ghana)

Target-like circles on the face identify this creature's mask as a butterfly, while some scholars believe it represents a bat or a hawk. Representing a nature spirit for the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves the mask from sese wood. ... more

'Female Baule Fertility Mask' - Hand Carved African Mask

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with female features including a comb in her hair and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special... ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Fear None but God' Mask (Ghana)

This original mask design from Ghana's Anna Yawson features the Adinkra symbol for 'Gye Nyame,' or 'fear none but God.' The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in black and magenta with carved accents. ... more

Beautiful Face,'Diamond Motif Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

A white diamond centers the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this mask, which he hand-carves from sese wood and paints by hand. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood African Elephant Spirit II Mask (Ghana) - Multi-color

Shaped like an elongated almond, this violet and black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood, paints it by hand and leaves carved-out details in a cream hue. ... more

Sese Wood and Brass 'Bold Courage' African Mask (Ghana)

Inspired by the customs and traditions of the Akan people, Daniel Nyadedzor handcrafts this handsome sese wood mask. Known as 'Akokuroduro,' the mask symbolizes boldness and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. ... more

Handmade African Sese Wood Elephant King Mask (Ghana) - Brown

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design by the talented Ghanaian artisan. ... more

Eco Esbuna,'African Wood Mask Accented with Recycled Glass Beads'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood that is given an amber brown finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the forehead with a brass accent and star-shaped patterns, and beads the cheeks by hand... ... more

African Mask, 'Baule He Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a male mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

Handcrafted Tweneboah Wood New Classic African Mask (Ghana)

Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. Hand-carved of tweneboah wood, a bird is looking downwards upon a mask with cotton and rayon threads that appear like earrings. ... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men Su... ... more

African Mask, 'Baule She Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a female mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule Ram' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. ... more

Handmade Spirit Colors African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like a leaf, this mask is covered with colorful recycled glass beads and beautifully embossed brass. Named Boka, a Hausa word meaning "spiritualist," the mask is handcrafted of rubberwood by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ... more

Handmade Tears of Joy Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Tears spill from both eyes as great happiness overwhelms a girl in this handcrafted mask from Ghana. Rita Addo Zakour designs the beautiful African mask and carves it by hand of native sese wood. ... more

Handmade Hungry Monkey African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.5" H x 6" W x 5.75" D

Depicting a monkey with an ear of corn in its mouth, this original African wood mask is aptly dubbed 'Hungry Monkey' by West African artist Ali Mohammed. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood Kokobene Luck Mask (Ghana) - Black

Adorned with richly embossed aluminum, this elegant African mask is designed by Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana. The rich beauty of aluminum repousse enhances the mask is inspired by Kokobene traditions. ... more

Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood Bwa Sun Mask from Ghana 'Sun Dancer'

Hand carved by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this mask echoes the style of the distinctive and striking masks of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. The mask is worn by male dancers during festivals and represents the sun. Two large eyes peer out from... ... more

Handmade Flamingo Beaded Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Crowned with the carved head of a flamingo, this colorful African mask is the original creation of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and lavishly decorates it with recycled glass beads and acrylic paint. ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'In Silence' - Handcrafted African Wood Mask

With eyes closed this beautiful visage is covered with ornate aluminum repousse. It is a traditional mask used in funeral rites by the chief priest of the Yiku clan of Ghana's Volta Region. The ceremony expels the souls of the recently dead. The almost... ... more

Handmade Okyeame Linguist Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Awudu Saaed designs this spectacular mask in honor of linguists for Akan chiefs known as 'Okyeame.' Adequately portrayed with the mouth opened, the sese wood mask of the distinguished personage is lavishly decorated with glass beads and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Spirit II Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like an elongated almond, this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood and paints it by hand while parallel lines represent neatly combed hair. ... more

Handmade Baule Moon Blessing Wood Mask (Ghana)

The Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire, who are part of the Akan ethnic group, celebrate the harvest by wearing a moon-shaped mask with horns (called a Goli mask) during ceremonial dances. ... more

Dan Festival,'Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Dan Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the Dan people, a group who are primarily farmers of cash crops such as rice, cassava, sweet potato and maize, Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng crafts this original and remarkable festival mask. The mask represents the end of the... ... more

Dogon People,'Artisan Crafted Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this horned mask to honor the Dogon people, an ethnic group located mainly in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in Mali. The artisan hand carves the mask from sese wood with four horns, then... ... more

Handmade Kwele Mask Iii African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Christopher Nyasafo is inspired by the legendary masks of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. The wall mask features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. ... more

Novica Handmade Baule Crescent African Wood Mask

This elaborate African mask from Ghana is hand-carved of local sese wood to depict a face with a beard and braided hair, accented with a crescent shape at the top. Christopher Nyasafo crafts the mask in the traditional style of Baule masks. ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre I'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

Novica Handmade Baule Style African Wood Mask

Inspired by the art of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo creates this stunning African mask. ... more

'Alligator-Themed African Sese Wood Mask in Brown and Black'

The natural beauty of the prosperous Ghana is captured in this African ceramic-accented sese wood mask crafted by Frank Odei Amoani in honor of those thriving lands that saw him grow up. After hours of meticulous work, the final result is a stunning... ... more

Handmade Dynamic Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 28" H x 8" W x 1" D

Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this decorative wall mask handcrafted out of sese wood. ... more