North and South,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Bungalow Rose Bird Head African Wood Mask 41.0 H x 11.0 W in black/brown/gray/white in Blue;yellow | 41" H X 11" W | Wayfair

With its narrow features and the bird gazing outward from the top, the artisan of Accra, Ghana has created a mask that seems to regard the world with unparalleled shrewdness. The rubberwood is painted with hues of yellow, blue, and a rusty red,... ... 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

Bungalow Rose Free Wanderer African Wood Mask 17.75 H x 5.0 W in brown in Beige | 17.75" H X 5" W | Wayfair A4A570A702BD436BA01A086BDE899FB7

This unique African mask by Ghanaian artisan comes to life in rich suar wood. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep tones of royal blue and beige. Raked line details and a protruding wood-comb feature add... ... 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

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 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

Bungalow Rose Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask 13.5 H x 7.5 W in black/gray/orange in Brown | 13.5" H X 7.5" W | Wayfair

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, Adom means grace and Ahoto means freedom. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep, saturated red and... ... more

Bungalow Rose Songye Man African Wood Mask 21.25 H x 7.75 W in black/gray/white in Brown | 21.25" H X 7.75" W | Wayfair

Ghanaian artisan skillfully carves an exquisite African mask. The face is crafted from sese wood and depicts a male figure. The artist takes inspiration from the Songye people, who are renowned for their woodcarving skills. | Bungalow Rose Songye... ... more

World Menagerie Queen of The Heart African Wood Mask Wall Décor 20.0 H x 7.75 W x 3.1 D 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... ... more

Bungalow Rose African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask Wall Décor 30.0 H x 10.0 W in/white in Brown | 30" H X 10" W | Wayfair 73544

The Kponyugo mask, sometimes known as the "firespitter" mask, is an important ceremonial mask for the Senufo people of Mali, the ivory coast and burkina faso. Its fierce appearance is intended to elicit uncertainty and apprehension, and it is... ... more

Bungalow Rose Hand Carved Dan Tribe African Mask Wall Decor 12.0 H x 9.0 W x 3.5 D in black/brown/gray/white in Black;yellow | 12" H X 9" W | Wayfair

With attentive eyes and an open mouth, a youthful personage seems to listen intently. This African mask by Emmanuel Opoku Asante is framed with raffia hair. "Among the Dan people of Ghana, such masks are used to regulate disagreements and to protect... ... more

World Menagerie Kennedy K.Aseidu Kennedy K. Aseidu Long African Mask Wall Decor 29.5 H x 5.3 W in black/brown/orange/red in Black;brown | Wayfair

The warm colors of this mask reflect beauty and grace of African women, says Kennedy K. Aseidu of his original design. He carves the long sese wood mask by hand featuring exquisite painted details. | World Menagerie Kennedy K.Aseidu Kennedy K.... ... more

World Menagerie Ali Mohammed Blue Moon Kissing Original Artisan Crafted African Mask Wall Decor 20.0 H x 6.0 W in black/blue, in Blue;black | Wayfair

With red lips pouting into a kiss, the original design of this romantic African mask is by Ali Mohammed. He names it "Osramo," meaning "Moon" in the Twi dialect of the Akan people of West Africa. Mohammed carves the sese wood mask by hand and... ... more

Bungalow Rose Firdows Moon Ivoirian Mask Sculptural 20.5 H x 11.8 W x 2.4 D in blue/brown/white in Purple | 20.5" H X 11.8" W X 2.4" D | Wayfair

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Firdows people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for... ... more

World Menagerie Beaded African Mask Hand Carved Wall Décor 18.5 H x 5.3 W x 2.2 D in black/brown/gray/green in Black;beige | Wayfair 213733

Crossing swords and glistening beads adorn Abdul Salami Amadu's original mask. He calls it "Akofena" or "Sword of War" in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan people of Ghana. Amadu carves the sese wood mask by hand, featuring cut-out eyes and a... ... 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

Bungalow Rose Bangwa & African Mask 11.0 H x 6.0 W x 4.3 D in/gray/yellow in Brown | 11" H X 6" W X 4.3" D | Wayfair

This mask, hand carved with a high, ridged forehead, is the creation of West Africa's Sinclair Yao Daley. Crafted from local sese wood, the smiling mask with drooping cheeks is painted in brown and cream colors. The artisan titles the mask Bangwa... ... more

Handmade Brotherly Love Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, this African mask is covered with parallel stripes that curve across its surface. ... more

Handmade Kafuinam Wood Mask (Ghana)

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. ... more

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

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

Wood and Jute 'Monkey Antics' African Tribal Mask (Ghana)

Salihu Ibrahim crafts an extraordinary monkey mask with the artistic stylizations of Liberia's Dan people. Reserved for durbars, this mask's purpose is to entertain those who have traveled miles and anxiously await the arrival of the chiefs. ... more

Handmade Songye Kwifibe I African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 11.5" W x 4.9" D

This replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. ... 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 Lion Majesty African Mask (Ghana)

A fierce lion roars on the forehead of a quiet face. By Abdul Salami Amadu, this original mask is carved from seasoned sese wood and adorned with hand embossed sheets of aluminum and brass. ... more

Handmade Sun Dancer African Wood Mask (Ghana)

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. ... more

Handmade Gentle Ivoirian Person African Mask (Ghana)

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. ... 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

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

Handmade African Wood Zulu Blue Mask (Ghana)

By Saeed Musah of Ghana, this handsome African mask takes the shape of a seed. The mask is embellished with applications of hand-embossed aluminum and depicts the concept of a personage from the Zulu people of South Africa. ... more

Handmade Yellow Akoni African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for "brave warrior," this colorful mask is hand carved by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu from local rubberwood and painted in shades of yellow, red, black, and white. ... more

Handmade Lady Serwaa African Mask (Ghana)

This modern African mask boasts a bold purple hue covering sleek, symmetrical features. Carved by hand of sese wood, it is an original design by Ali Mohammed. He names it Obaa Serwaa, which means Lady Serwaa' in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Yellow Gazelle African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 9.5" W x 3.5" D

Sporting yellow horns that resemble those of a gazelle, this striking and impressive African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei. ... 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

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 Blue Akoni African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for "brave warrior," this colorful mask is hand carved by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu from local rubberwood and painted in shades of blue, yellow, red, and black. ... more

Handmade Nafana Pride African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26.5" H x 8.75" W x 1.6" D

In pink and cream, this replica mask from Ivory Coast's Nafana people is worn by dancers during ceremonies and it is designed to get rid of harmful spirits. ... more

Handmade Happy Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 8.25" x 19"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates a jovial expression with this beautiful African mask. ... more