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Handmade African Twist Wood accent table (Ghana)

My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and hardworking. more

African wood and aluminum mask, 'Frafra Dancer'

Awudu Saaed is inspired by the art and customs of the Frafra people for the design of this extraordinary mask. Known also as Fare-fare they reside in northern Ghana and southern Burkina Faso. In Saaed's original mask design the antiqued sese wood mask... more

Novica Handmade Mother And Child Wood Accent Table

Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley presents a hand-carved accent table with uniquely African appeal. The top of the table bears the adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which means, "I fear none but God". 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

Kafuinam,'Ewe Culture African Wood Mask Handmade by Ghana Artisan'

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. The artisan names it Kafuinam , an Ewe name... more

True Child,'Hand Made African Mask with Wood, Bead and Raffia Accents'

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

African Wisdom,'Hand Made African Style Rectangular Wood Mirror'

Rich textures surround a wall mirror with West African mystique from designer Rita Addo Zakour. Crafted and painted by hand, it features adinkra symbols in each corner. The round motifs depict adinkrahene , which indicates greatness, charisma, and... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akan Beauty' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie an Akan word meaning Beauty. more

Modern African Woman,'Handmade Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana'

Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this brightly painted relief panel portrays a beautiful African woman on her way to market with a baby on her back. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood before painting the two figures... more

Aklonto,'Handmade & Painted African Wood Mask with Horns from Ghana'

Experience the artistry of Ghana with this finely handcrafted sese wood mask, an original design by Victor Ayambire. Meticulously hand-carved from local sese wood, the mask features prominent horns, big textured eyes and vibrant acrylic colors,... more

Mirror, 'African Lizards' - Handmade Rustic Wood Mirror

Lizards rest on a handsome wall mirror by Worlasi Agbalenyo. Crafted by hand the design is created from African sese wood. The rich textures are achieved with applications of sand and a raffia cord surrounds the looking glass. more

Soyaya,'Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing'

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich... more

Novica Handmade African Bust African Wood Mask

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ghanaian Identity' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

A bird perches atop this elongated mask and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. By Godfred France it is crafted by hand of sese wood with applications of white clay for a vintage look. The Ghanaian artisan names his original design... more

'Spoon and Fork' (pair) - Hand Made African Wall Accents

Sculpted by hand sese wood intertwines to form the handle of a traditional fork while a spoon encloses a wood ball. Masks at the top represent the Ghanaian ancestors who used these implements. Chief Carver Nana recreates them as handsome wall sculptures. more

Novica Handmade Se Fadzi African Wood Mask

Raphat Asigbey designs a mask called Se Fadzi, which means, "God has comforted me" in Ghana. more

Novica Handmade Cultural Life African Wood Mask

Ghana's Raphat Asigbey handcrafts a sese wood mask full of color and culture. After painting purple, white and red details, Raphat adds repousse aluminum plates for a unique touch that will add an alluring aura to your walls. more

Novica Handmade Star Of Beauty African Wood And Aluminum Mask

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. more

Novica Handmade Peacock Crown African Wood Mask

For me, a bird is an image of peace, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze confides. Working in sese wood, he carves a beautiful African mask crowned by a peacock. Soft shades of brown add to its beauty. more

Novica Handmade Royal Ohaneba African Mahogany Wood Mask

Victor Dushie's elongated mask is covered with fascinating designs and textures. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from rich mahogany wood before plating the surface in textured aluminum and painting its features red, green, and brown. more

Novica Handmade Teke-Tsaye Ritual African Wood Mask

With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. more

Novica Handmade Ngil Masquerade African Aluminum And Wood Mask

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. more

Novica Handmade The Face Of Happiness African Wood Mask

Bright colors light up a smiling face carved from seasoned sese wood. By Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa, this beautiful African mask is named Anigye, which means "happiness" in the Akan language. more

Novica Handmade Bird Reincarnation African Wood Mask

A majestic bird crowns this traditional creation handcrafted by Philip Dankwa from Ghana. Proud of his heritage, the artisan works with sese wood to create an African mask in honor of his ancestors, adding symbolic elements representing wisdom. more

Novica Handmade Oblong Shadow I African Wood Mask

Hand-painted with a bright, graphic design, Habib Mustapha's wall mask is a smart way to add some color into your life. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the elongated mask from local sese wood, strategically plating the surface with textured aluminum. more

Novica Handmade Rustic Obua African Wood Mask

Painted green and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this egg-shaped mask from a single piece of sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Speckled Spirit African Wood Mask

Heir of the ancient Ghanaian culture, artisan Philip Dankwa handcrafts a marvelous African mask drawing inspiration from the region's old tales and traditional works. The artisan begins by carving a face on meticulously selected sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Bishops Hat African Wood Mask

Erasmus Philip Ahorlu's hand painted mask depicts a man wearing a tall hat, like that of a bishop. Hand carved by Ghanaian artisans from local sese wood, the mask is plated with textured aluminum before being painted in deep wine and black colors. more

Novica Handmade Ga Wisdom African Wood Mask

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this sleek mask honors the wisdom of the Ga people of southeast Ghana. The artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and plating its features with shimmering brass. more

Novica Handmade Elephant Ancestor African Wood Mask

Working sese wood, aluminum and brass, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates a traditional African mask featuring an elephant detail symbolizing good fortune. more

Novica Handmade Long Saaje African Wood Mask

This bearded African mask is designed and hand-carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Featuring hand-painted motifs in green and black, the mask is accented with embossed aluminum for a textured look. more

Novica Handmade Rising Star African Wood Mask

This original mask design from Ghana's Kwasi George exudes rustic appeal. The artisan carves the mask from native sese wood, including a rope-like headdress and a star on the forehead. more

Novica Handmade Lucky African Wood Mask

Crowned with tall horns, a circular face features shining brass eyes and nose while a blue star motif surrounds the visage. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. more

Novica Handmade Butterfly Horns African Wood Mask

Resembling the spread wings of a butterfly, green horns with black and white accents are carved into the top of this sese wood mask from Ghana. more

Novica Handmade Flamingo Culture African Wood Mask

This African mask is Ghanaian designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo's newest creation. Crafted from sese wood, the item features a face surrounded by aluminum flamingos, symbolizing passion and healing. more

Handmade The Elephant Is My Friend African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This attractive mask is the original design of Awudu Saaed from Ghana. Hand carved from rubberwood and given a dark brown finish, the mask is then accented with embossed brass plates that evoke tribal scarification. more

Novica Handmade Precious Queen African Wood Mask

This original mask is the creation of Ghana's Victor Dushie, who grew up in a community of wood carvers. The mask features a face at the bottom which is crowned by two faces in profile at the top. more

Novica Handmade Future Queen African Wood Mask

Inspired by African custom and tradition, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie hand-carves this mask drawing on a lifetime of woodworking experience and his passion for design. more