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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

Bungalow Rose Samba Messenger African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black | 10.75 H x 3 W in | Wayfair BBMT4521 40716729

Recycled glass beads in a variety of colors adorn the surface of this eco-friendly African mask, hand-carved from local sese wood. Featuring an original design by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed, the mask also features hand-painted motifs for a complex... more

Bungalow Rose Calm One African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow | 9.25 H x 9 W in | Wayfair 67C2B41E6DFA490B9C5AA07FD9CCD93A

Designs this vibrant wall mask. Hand-carved from wood, the mask is painted in shades of yellow, brown, and red and embellished with colorful cotton tassels and recycled glass beads. | Bungalow Rose Calm One African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow... more

Bungalow Rose 3 Piece African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Décor Set in Brown/Indigo/Yellow | 6.75 H x 3.1 W in | Wayfair 5B03294DFE6A4B06972BC98F12AB7AC6

Using traditional tools and methods crafts this set of 3 small masks. The masks are carved by hand from rubberwood and then adorned with recycled glass beads in various patterns. Local clay is also applied to achieve an "aged" look. | Bungalow Rose 3... more

Handmade Kafo Horns African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 8" W x 3.3" D

Awudu Saaed shares his experience with the original design of this wall mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, decorating the face and shoulders with black and white recycled glass beads. more

Handmade Sithembiso African Wood And Recycled Glass Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Working with local artisans in Ghana, Victoria Agyepomaa designs this beautifully bold mask that is hand carved from sese wood and painted by hand. more

Handmade Dark Dove African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

This wonderfully dramatic mask is the vision of Ghana's Theophilus Anum. The round mask is carved by hand from sese wood and embellished with maze-like patterns in black and white recycled glass beads. The dark form of a dove adorns the mask's forehead. more

African wood mask, 'Bakota Reliquary Guardian'

Awudu Saaed creates his own version of the traditional Bakota reliquary guardian. This Gabonese tribe known also as Kota is reputed for honoring their ancestors with similar statuettes featuring a diamond shaped orifice within the neck called... 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

African wood mask, 'Zurufi'

Colorful beads adorn a mask of bereaved expression by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Among the Hausa people of Nigeria such masks are given to a widow or widower he explains. They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal... more

'Remember Your Past' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask from Africa

With thoughtful features a personage recalls the past and pays silent tribute to the ancestors. Applications of glowing brass adorn the forehead and the cheeks are covered with recycled glass beads in brilliant colors. This mask is used by the people... 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

Pleasant Face,'African Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with gleaming embossed brass on the cheeks and colorful beads of recycled glass on the forehead, this African mask is created by Awudu Saaed. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this mask from sese wood, given a stark black finish. more

African mask, 'Vigilance'

Carved by hand from sese wood this handsome African mask is the work of Godfred France. Parallel lines delineate the eyes and brass adorns the forehead. Intricate motifs on the cheeks are created with recycled glass seed beads in the artisan's own design. more

Urhobo Festival,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Traditionally used for Urhobo tribal festivals, this African mask is designed by Ali Mohammed. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this mask from sese wood that is given a brown finish. Colorful beads of recycled glass are diligently applied... 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

Fearless Warrior,'Colorful Beaded Wood Mask from Ghanaian Artisan'

This elaborate and colorful African mask comes to us from Awudu Saaed in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in green, dark red, black and brown. The cheeks and forehead feature colorful recycled glass beads in... more

Wangari Warrior,'Black African Mask Wood Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana'

Multicolored recycled glass beads adorn the black surface of this African mask, presented by Ghana's Awudu Saaed. The artist designs and carves this eco-friendly mask by hand from local sese wood, achieving a piece inspired by the nobility of the... more

Zui,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask'

Enjoy the potpourri of textures on this arresting mask from West Africa's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved from native sese wood, the oblong mask is decorated with dark aluminum plating on the forehead and contrasted by colorful recycled glass beads on the... more

African wood mask, 'Saniya'

Inspired by his Hausa heritage Abdul Salami Amadu creates the original design of this mask featuring a stylized saniya (cow) on the forehead. Amadu carves this sese wood mask by hand and decorates it painted details and glistening glass beads. more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ekua'

In this fanciful original design from Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed he praises both bird and beast by adding a carved bird head at the crown and facial beading in the shape of an elephant's head. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and embellished... 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

'Fortunes' - Handcrafted African Ghanaian Wood Mask

This bright and colorful mask celebrates the start of the Homowo Festival of Ghana's Ga people. According to custom long ago people were starving due to a lack of rain and no harvest. Eventually the rains returned and Homowo (from homo meaning hunger... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'God's Bounty' - African Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu 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... more

Damba Festival,'African Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Commemorating the birth and naming of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the Damba festival is an event of much revelry and celebration in the northern part of Ghana. Winfred Korley pays homage to the Damba festival with an original mask that might be worn... more

Beautiful Aida,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask Created in Ghana'

Created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask is named Aida, a name given to women. Hand-carved from sese wood, this mask depicts a face with squinted eyes that wears a corona-like headdress. Colorful beads of recycled glass are... more

Melowo,'Hand Crafted Beaded Wood Small African Masks (Set of 3)'

Using traditional tools and methods, Awudu Saaed of Ghana crafts this set of 3 small masks. The masks are carved by hand from rubberwood and then adorned with colorful recycled glass beads in various patterns. The artisan names the set Melowo , a Ewe... more

Samba Messenger,'Multicolor Wood Recycled Glass Bead African Mask from Ghana'

Recycled glass beads in a variety of colors adorn the surface of this eco-friendly African mask, hand-carved from local sese wood. Featuring an original design by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed, the mask also features hand-painted motifs for a complex... more

Abusua,'Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Carved by hand, this wood mask features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan... more

Kellan,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

Using a stunning harmonious color palette, West Africa's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts an intriguing round mask from native sese wood. The artisan adorns the mask with shining brass plate and pebbles, then adds a ring of colorful recycled glass beads... more

Honorable Obileye,'Wood African Mask Aluminum Recycled Glass Bead Accents'

Featuring a textured surface made of aluminum, this African mask is hand-carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. He accentuates his original design of the mask with multicolored recycled glass beads, naming it Obileye, an Akan word... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Maame Ama'

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday and Maame means mother. Asmah carves the sese wood mask by hand and adorns it with... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Agya Kofi'

This mask is dedicated to the African man which I affectionately called 'Agya Kofi.' It is generally meant to appraise the role of a father says Kobina Asmah as he explains the mask's symbolism. In the Akan language agya means father and Kofi is the... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Girl Grows Up' - Hand Beaded African Wood Mask

This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red yellow green and blue give the mask a festive air. These are... more

Ngil Masquerade,'African Aluminum Wood Mask in Black and White from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts this African mask of sese wood covered with embossed aluminum sheet. Petite beads of recycled glass and brass eyes complete the design. Black and white in color, the mask is crafted in the Ngil masquerade... more

Galoa Smile,'Hand Made Sese Wood Beaded Galoa African Mask'

This joyful mask is the creation of West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from sese wood, the long oval face has lips that protrude in a delightful smile, dots on the cheeks and recycled glass beads tied with jute on the forehead. The colors are... more

Bundu Style,'Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Mask'

This grinning mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo is sure to bring a smile to your face. The artisan carves the mask from local sese wood, then hand paints the mask in brown, orange, and black before attaching rings of recycled glass... more

Mitsogo,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Beaded Mask'

A long face in cream and black greets you in this African mask designed by Christopher Nyasafo. The face is hand-carved from sese wood and adorned with contrasting recycled glass beads. The mask is called Mitsogo , named after an ethno-cultural group... more