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Love of Africa,'Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie expresses love through his designs. Featuring an oval shape with a pointed chin, this African mask is carved from sese wood and decorated with intricate patterns. Accents of black and white embossed aluminum on the cheeks... more

African wood mask, 'Luck Personified'

Crowned with tall horns a circular face features a brass nose while a zigzag motif surrounds the yellow visage. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. He names it Monifa meaning I am luck in the Yoruban language. The mask is... more

Ndidi,'Colorful Aluminum African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Featuring rich hues of blue and yellow, this multi-colored decorative mask is crafted out of rubberwood and aluminum by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The artisan names the mask Ndidi , which means "patience" in the Igbo language. more

Peace and Love,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask from Ghana'

This unique mask is from Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. The elongated mask is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with embossed aluminum before being painted in green and yellow shades. more

Hand Carved Sese Wood and Brass African Wall Mask from Ghana 'Ayomide'

Brass plates painted with burgundy red give a unique textural element to this multi-colored mask of West African origin. With pursed lips and stylized hair, this mask presented by Saeed Musah is sure to inspire awe. It is named Ayomide , which means... more

Cornmeal Stew Cook,'Authentic African Wall Mask with Beadwork and Metal Inlay'

Long and slender, this African mask is crowned by a colorful face. Daniel Quarcoo transforms sese wood into a design of his own, adding brass and copper inlay, aluminum repousse and colorful seed beads. He names this mask Banku Ta, which denotes the... more

African wood mask, 'Agbemor'

Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the preservation of an ancient African tradition with the original design of this mask. Carved of sese wood the mask is adorned with ornate aluminum plates embossed by hand by Quarcoo in Ghana. Painted by hand the mask's... more

African wood mask, 'Adom Ara Kwa'

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves a beautiful African mask of his own design. Richly textured it is covered with sheets of hand-embossed aluminum. The visage opens his mouth to pronounce a solemn blessing on the area where the mask is displayed. The artisan... more

African wood mask, 'Matemasie'

Abdul Salami Amadu designs this splendid mask to share the meaning of Matemasie the Adinkra symbols that means What I hear I keep. Detailed on the forehead of this hand-carved sese wood mask the implied meaning of this legendary symbol is I understand... more

Akan Fakye,'Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood with an embossed aluminum accent on the forehead, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He paints the mask with striking stripes of yellow and black. The word fakye means "forgive" in the Akan... more

Lovely Face,'Rustic African Wood Mask with Striped Accents from Ghana'

Depicting a lovely face with a patterned, rustic finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, detailed with various colors and a striped black and white pattern on the top. more

African wood mask, 'Akofena'

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 narrow chin.... more

African wood mask, 'Green Adoo'

This simple but striking mask is the original design of Ghana's Anna Yawson. The elongated monkey face is hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in black and lime green. Adoo means monkey in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana. more

Fruit of Love,'Rainbow-Colored African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Resembling the shape of an apple, this African mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this striking mask from a single piece of sese wood. Concentric patterns in a mesmerizing rainbow of colors... more

African Facet,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Plates'

Africa's rich culture has inspired many around the world, such as Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire, who works with traditional techniques to create masks in honor of his heritage. This time, the artisan uses sese wood to hand-carve his newest design,... more

The Hut,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Home is never far away with this unique hut-shaped mask from West Africa's Robert Aidoo-Taylor. Hand carved from local ofram wood, the artisan designs a face on the body of the hut, using the roof as a stand-in for an up-swept hairstyle. more

Ancestral Bat,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask Handcrafted in Ghana'

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this beautiful sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Victor hand-paints every detail of this bat-themed mask in typical black, yellow and brown tones. He also adds traditional motifs on aluminum... more

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

Kwahu,'Hand Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this quaint mask features a striking stripe motif that catches the eye. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting bright green and blue accents... more

Good Money,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Artisan Victor Dushie of Ghana designs this unique wall mask and calls it Ganyo , which means "money is good" in the Ewe language. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the black and brown mask has open eyes and mouth for a dramatic look. more

Geometric Personage,'Geometric African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Geometric in its shape, this abstract African mask is the work of Ghanaian artisan Habib Mustapha. He hand-carves the image from sese wood, which is painted in hues of black, red, yellow, and green. A diamond of embossed aluminum decorates the forehead. more

Edumadze,'Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask'

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's horned mask creates a bold impression and symbolizes protection. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from ofram wood, naming it Edumadze in honor of vigilante group that watches over a Mankessim suburb of the same name in... more

Kafui,'Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Mask'

This compelling mask from West Africa's Victor Dushie is hand carved from local sese wood and painted black. The round mask is finished with aluminum plate detailing, which adds an eye-catching texture to the dark surface. The name Kafui is taken from... more

Tall Tsotsologa,'Brown and Black African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Depicting a face with a tall forehead, this African mask is hand-carved from sese wood, detailed with lovely patterned and finished in brown and black. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates this mask, which is named Tsotsologa, meaning "it is good for... more

Sipho,'Hand Carved Multicolor West African Sese Wood Mask'

West African artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this colorful mask from sese wood and names it Sipho , meaning "gift" in Zulu. Mohamadu uses local tools to carve the shape of the mask from one piece of sese wood, then dries it for two weeks before... more

Beaded Mother,'African Sese Wood Mask with Intricate Multicolor Beading'

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa presents this stunning sese wood mask plated in brass and intricately beaded in brick red, bright green and black beadwork. The mask features slit eyes, a long nose and a closed mouth, with etched lines above the... more

Noble King,'Regal Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Bringing the noble air of a king to your home, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood to depict a face that wears an ornate crown. Embossed aluminum and brass decorate the mask, which is... more

Noble Lover,'African Sese Wood Mask in White Red and Black from Ghana'

Inspired by themes of love, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates a striking African mask to add to your home decor. The artisan hand-carves the mask of sese wood and paints it in tones of red and white. Embossed aluminum and brass complete the mask... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase III'

From Rita Addo Zakour?Æs Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood mask is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. Addo decorates the mask with painted details as well as... more

Tongue,'Whimsical African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Sticking out its tongue, this striking and whimsical mask is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This mask is carved entirely by hand from a single piece of sese wood, decorated with a textured pattern on the face and a dark stained finish over the rest. more

Mysterious Face,'Red and Yellow Abstract African Wood Mini Mask from Ghana'

As mysterious as it is beautiful, this mini African mask is created by Habib Mustapha. Working with sese wood, he hand-carves this mask to feature a raised nose and brow line in red over a yellow and black face. A diamond of embossed aluminum accents... more

'Judicial Authority' - African Cameroonian Wood Mask

His headdress is tall and imposing and rich textures cover his cheeks. Named Kuriga ?ù tribal head in the language of the Bamileke people ?ù this handsome mask is by Kobina Asmah. The ears are portrayed to show a good listener. The mask shows the... more

Atanga,'Warm Toned African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Embossed aluminum plates crown a traditional creation by Victor Ayambire from Ghana. Proud of his heritage, the talented artisan uses sese wood to create this African mask in a palette of yellow, orange, red and black hues, creating a captivating aura... more

Golden Goat,'Gold-Tone African Wood Goat Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the face of a goat-man is depicted in this African mask from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs this mask, its textured face given a gold-tone finish. 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

King Head,'Traditional African Sese Wood Mask in Brown and Black Hues'

The magnificence and beauty of the ancient Ghana are captured in this African ceramic-accented sese wood mask crafted by Frank Odei Amoani in honor of his heritage and country. After hours of hard work, the final result is a gorgeous piece of art in a... more

Star of Beauty,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask Hand-Painted in Ghana'

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. The beauty... more

Ntiasea Face,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask in Black from Ghana'

Designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour, this African mask is carved by hand of sese wood. The round, black mask is detailed with dotted motifs. Embossed aluminum accents the forehead while a red color decorates the eyes and lips. The mask is named... more