Handcrafted Sese Wood Safety and Security African Mask (Ghana)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Novica Handmade Security African Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this handsome African mask depicts a self-assured personage, secure in himself. The Ghanaian artist carves the ornate visage from seasoned sese wood, painting the details by hand. ... 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

'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 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

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

Two Sides of Humanity,'Hand Crafted Original Sese Wood African Mask'

Francis Agbete creates this African mask with elegant detail, Smooth black, peach, and pink wood contours give a modern air and the lower part of the face receives a distressed finish for a sophisticated look. ... more

Set of Two Sese Wood 'Ntaafo' African Mini Masks

This pair of small masks by Victoria Agyepomaa is hand-carved from native sese wood and accented with plates of embossed brass as well as twisted copper wire. Despite their size, the artisan's attention to detail makes the masks portable works of art. ... 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 people... ... more

Handmade Akaoben And Akofen African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A colorful face is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum sheet. ... more

Handmade Greatness African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Destined for greatness, this African mask features an original design by Victor Dushie. He hand-carves the mask of Ghanaian sese wood, featuring an elongated shape. ... more

Handmade Ghanaian Princess African Wood And Aluminum Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Victor Dushie creates this beautiful mask that he hand carves from native sese wood, before painting in shades of burnt orange, dark brown, red, black, and azure. ... more

Handmade Abrante Pa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 3" D

This handsome mask is the original design of Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo. Featuring a bird above the forehead, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood with elaborately embossed aluminum plates and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Sankofa Twins Pair African Wood Masks (Ghana)

Beautifully carved, these two masks are crafted of native sese wood by Theophilus Anum. The curved tops of both masks depict the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, a bird with its head turned backwards and an egg in its mouth. ... more

Handmade African Wood Bambara Woman Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 3.3" W x 1.8" D

Showing downcast eyes and narrow, elongated features, this mask suggests the Bambara antelope tradition. Ghana's Kobina Asmah carves the mask by hand from sese wood and embellishes it with brass and aluminum in a portrait of a Bambara woman, from Mali. ... more

Handmade Young Strength African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 8.25" W x 3.3" D

Inspired by the Bambara tribal tradition of mask making, Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng creates a striking sese wood replica mask of a young Bambara man, representing the strength and unity they can bring to society. ... more