'Spirit World Protection' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Gonja Protector from Evil' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Carved by hand from sese wood this handsome African mask is the work of Godfred France. A triangle motif on the forehead features aluminum repousse; it echoes the elongated shape of the face. This mask is representative of the Gonja people. It is worn... ... 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

World Menagerie African Empress African Wood Mask Wall Décor 4.9 H x 20.0 W x 2.2 D in brown/gray in Brown;gold | 4.9" H X 20" W | Wayfair

Hand-carved from sese wood and finished in hues of light and dark brown, this long African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. He accentuates the mask with panels of embossed brass and aluminum, reflecting traditional scarification... ... more

Novica Handmade Horned Bird Spirit African Wood Mask

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this mask from sese wood to represent the formidable aspects of a sharp-eyed bird. ... more

World Menagerie Night Hunter Spirit Liberian Wood Mask Wall Décor 9.75 H x 6.75 W in/white in Brown | 9.75" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair 197764

Carved by hand of sese wood, this mask honors the beliefs and customs of the Dan community, who live in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and a beard. Believed to depict the spirit of darkness,... ... more

Novica Handmade Dan Protection Ii African Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by age-old masks from the Dan culture and reinterprets the design with this original piece. ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sword of War' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Carved by hand this elegant mask represents courage. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akofena meaning sword of war. The crossed scimitars were a popular motif in the heraldic shields of many former Akan states. The swords can also... ... more

African wood mask, 'Companionship' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Sharing facial features a black and yellow mask symbolizes unity among races in the art of Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng. I designed this mask as a symbol of the harmony that could exist between people of different origins. It is to inspire loyalty and... ... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Come By Love' - Fair Trade Ashanti Tribe Wood Mask

For the Ashanti people of Ghana actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra which means loved one or come love.... ... more

Kanaga Masks,'Handcrafted Wood African Mask Ornaments (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the kanaga mask, which is used by members of the Dogon tribe of Mali for protection while hunting. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... ... more

'Bwa Butterfly Bird' - Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask

Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in Dossi refer to these long-nosed butterfly masks as... ... more

Wood mask, 'Silent Woman' - Fair Trade Hibiscus Wood Mask

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young woman. Caressed by forest leaves the girl's sweetness and beauty are manifest. Bali's Eka presents the image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns thus... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Spirit of Darkness' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of Liberia's Dan community. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. I think this mask is among the most unique pieces I've crafted says the master... ... more

Africa tribal wood mask, 'Bwa Butterfly Spirit' - African Wood Mask

Target-like circles on the face identify this ethereal winged creature as a butterfly. Gliding on white wings the mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. The zigzag motif around the face signifies the ancestral path which... ... more

Baluba Dance Spirit I,'African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art'

Concentric circles in pink and white bring to life this dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world.... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'King of the Insect World' - African Wood Mask

Taking human form an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Protection' - African Wood Mask

A master of traditional African design Godfred France creates a mask that arises from his own imagination. Its serene circular shape is harmonious balanced by big round eyes and a gently rounded mouth. But it is the rich repousse ornamentation that... ... more

'Heart Fortunes' - Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim crafts an impressive mask in the tradition of Nigeria?Æs Hausa people. Known as Zuchiya ( Heart ) the mask is believed to bring good fortune to those who live in the household where it hangs. Zuchiya is carved from sese wood and adorned... ... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bakota Spirit'

Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth while hand-embossed aluminum and brass add textural interest. I so admire these masks that... ... more

Ivory Coast wood mask, 'Bridal Protection' - African Carved Mask

Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. It is worn to ensure the newlyweds will have children. They believe that by keeping their faces hidden during the marriage ceremony they are... ... more

African mask, 'Dan Dark Spirit'

Carved of sese wood a solemn personage with a long sharp beak is crowned with cotton braids. Among the Dan tribe of Liberia this mask is thought to assist hunters when seeking game. It is a also the symbol of a warrior. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this... ... more

African tribal wood mask, 'Faceless Spirits'

Featureless this mask represents protective spirits that can take animal form or can appear as strange beings. These spirits watch over families clans and communities. They provide for fertility health and prosperity as well as continuity of life.... ... more

Horned Bird Spirit,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Horned Beak Bird West African Mask'

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this mask from sese wood to represent the formidable aspects of a sharp-eyed bird. The striking design blends avian and human features to create an eerie and beautiful piece that will draw the attention of... ... more

World Menagerie Dougie Protect The Jungle African Wood Mask Wall Decor 17.3 H x 5.0 W in black/gray/orange/yellow in Earth Tone | Wayfair 188483

This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Dougie. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana," he... ... more

World Menagerie Milena Faces of Bravery African Wood 2 Piece Mask Set 22.75 H x 7.0 W x 4.3 D in/grayWood in Brown | Wayfair

Standing atop bases, two faces of bravery are carved by hand of Ghanaian sese wood. Presented by Victoria Agyepomaa, the masks are elaborated with colorful recycled glass beads as well as embossed aluminum that takes the shape of the Adinkra symbol... ... more

World Menagerie Yayra Hand Carved African Wood Mask w/ Flamingo Birds Wall Décor 22.5 H x 5.5 W in brown/white in Gray | 22.5" H X 5.5" W | Wayfair

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask "Yayra," meaning "Blessings" in the Ewe... ... more

World Menagerie Rising Star African Wood Mask Wall Décor 13.25 H x 5.0 W x 2.2 D in black/gray in Brown | 13.25" H X 5" W | Wayfair

This wall décor exudes rustic appeal. The artisan carves the mask from native sese wood, including a rope-like headdress and a star on the forehead. The mask is painted by hand in shades of cream and black, and local clay is used to lend the mask an... ... more

World Menagerie Dan Masquerade African Wood Mask Wall Décor 11.5 H x 6.75 W x 7.0 D in Brown | 11.5" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair

Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this wall décor from sese wood, using a chisel to etch the intricate details. This mask, finished with local clay to give it an antique finish, is a replica of a mask created by the Dan people from... ... more

World Menagerie Festac Queen Idia African Wood Mask Wall Décor 7.5 H x 19.5 W x 3.3 D in black/brown in Brown;gold | 7.5" H X 19.5" W | Wayfair

A mask to honor ancestors, this one is largely known as "Festac." It commemorates the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask personifying Queen Idia, and it symbolizes the spiritual bond that... ... more

World Menagerie Dougie God's Bounty African Rubberwood Wood Mask Wall Decor 17.8 H x 5.0 W in brown in Black | 17.8" H X 5" W | Wayfair 171624

By Dougie, this mask conveys a quiet joy. Its colorful contours are hand carved from seasoned African rubberwood and beautifully painted. Seed beads of recycled glass adorn the cheeks and brow. Used by the Gogoberi tribe in Nigeria during their... ... more

World Menagerie Handmade Rainbow Greeting Beaded African Wood Mask Wall Décor 6.25 H x 2.6 W x 2.6 D in brown in Green;purple | Wayfair

This colorful patterns African mask is ready to brighten up any wall in your home and greet your guests in a unique way. By Ghanaian designer, this mask features tiny beads of recycled glass on a sese wood base to enhance the serene facial features.... ... more

World Menagerie Queen of The Heart African Wood Mask Wall Décor 20.0 H x 7.75 W x 3.1 D in/brown/gray/white in Black | 20" H X 7.75" W | Wayfair

Inspired by African royalty, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates this mask. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, accented with a headdress that forms the vague image of a heart. Embossed aluminum decorates the cheeks, and a distressed finish in... ... more

World Menagerie Handmade Fear Him African Wood Mask Wall Décor 10.75 H x 5.25 W x 3.1 D in black/gray/pink/red in Brown | 10.75" H X 5.25" W | Wayfair

Ghanaian artisan comes to this fearsome mask that is designed to resemble the mask of a Zulu warrior. Hand-carved from sese wood, the brown mask is embellished by engraved aluminum plates and copper wire designs. World Menagerie | World Menagerie... ... more

World Menagerie True Child African Beaded Wood & Raffia Mask Wall Décor 11.0 H x 2.4 W x 2.4 D in Blue;green;yellow | 11" H X 2.4" W | Wayfair

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

World Menagerie Dove Anoma Ba African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Décor 10.75 H x 5.0 W in black/green/orange in Brown | 10.75" H X 5" W | Wayfair 226308

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

World Menagerie Handmade Friend of Nature Beaded African Wood Mask Wall Décor 7.48 H x 7.48 W x 3.15 D in brown | 7.48" H X 7.48" W | Wayfair

You'll spend hours staring at the incredible intricacy of this exquisite African mask. The artisan takes his inspiration from traditional Ghanaian mask traditions for this original design. Carved of sese wood, it is inlaid with dozens of colorful seed... ... more

World Menagerie Hand-Crafted African Festival Wood Mask Wall Décor 13.75 H x 6.75 W x 3.9 D in/gray in Black | 13.75" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair 217279

This highly expressive mask with a fierce visage is adorned with snakes around the face and is worn by the Akipinis people for the Danyibakaka Festival. The event celebrates the historic crossing of the Danyi River with the aid of serpents. Once they... ... more