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

Ashanti wood mask, 'Festive Wisdom' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

Intended as a festive piece this mask bears the fascinating artistry of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It features two faces auguring wisdom for as the saying goes two heads are better than one. Robert Nortey carves this extraordinary mask from noble... ... 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... ... more

'Punu Beauty' - Hand Made Gabonese Wood Mask

Almond eyes beneath arched brows represent the Punu standard of feminine beauty. Painted white the serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River... ... more

Gabonese wood mask, 'Punu Spirit' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Painted white serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River region of southwestern Gabon. Salihu Ibrahim carves a dramatic mask linked with peace... ... more

Dan wood mask, 'Festive Dancer'

This intriguing mask by Gordon Adu is shaped like a coffee bean. Adorned with tribal markings it depicts a dancer from the Dan tribe of Cote d?ÆIvoire and parts of Liberia. Masks like this one are worn during festivities and also make an appearance... ... more

'Pride of Womanhood' - Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask

Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo such masks are presented to girls during their puberty... ... 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

Wan Dance,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Horns from Ghana'

Masks like this one are typically used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace. During this festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their blessings. Ghanaian artisan... ... more

Wan Celebration,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Wan Tribe Mask from Ghana'

Used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace, this mask makes a striking addition to your home. During the Danfra festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their... ... more

Woman,'Hand Carved Wood Mask from Ashanti'

Designed to resemble an antique find, this ocher mask of a woman is crafted in the artistic traditions of the Ashanti and Dokor people. Worlasi Agbalenyo carves the sese wood mask by hand, creating rugged textures with sand. Wearing earrings on jute... ... more

African wood mask, 'Raboo'

The Anagoo Festival of the Yoruba people inspires Abdul Aziz Mohamadu to replicate the Raboo ( See my love ) mask. The festival is a time to celebrate the love and appreciation that the Yoruba people feel for their ancestors. After carving the... ... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bajokwe Soothsayer'

Carved by hand this handsome mask depicts a soothsayer from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye. This mask is used to predict the people's future and... ... 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... ... more

Fumnaya Love,'Hand Carved Wood Brass African Mask Red Black from Ghana'

Hailing from Ghana, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is proud to present his own designs in this African mask, hand-carved from local sese wood. Featuring a color scheme in red and black with white line motifs adorning the forehead and under the eyes, the mask... ... more

Dan wood mask, 'Boy's Initiation' - Dan Tribe Wood Mask

Eyes open in surprise and the mouth forms the word Oh! as the mysteries of adulthood are manifest to initiates. Deftly carving seasoned sese wood Nana Adu Amankwapam I shapes a mask from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire. It is used during their... ... 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... ... 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

Asantewaa Duality,'African Wood Mask of Yaa Asantewaa from Ghana'

Queen mother of the Ashanti Empire, Yaa Asantewaa is an important figure from the late 1800s and early 1900s, honored in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, carved from sese wood to depict the African monarch.... ... more

Yoruba Tribe,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

A curious little bird with a long beak perches on the head of this intriguing mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in dusty lilac and black. The mask is named after the Yoruba... ... more

Ashanti Dots,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson... ... more

Dan II','Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask'

This stunning mask is the creation of Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude, who names his design in honor of the Dan tribe from Liberia. The West African artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, sands the surface smooth, then paints the piece in... ... more

Maasai People,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Accented by flat spikes, Emmanuel Austin Ankude's charming wall mask honors the Maasai people, a semi-nomadic ethnic tribe inhabiting much of Kenya. The artisan in Ghana uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the local wood with a bemused... ... more

Fang Tribe,'Handmade Sese Wood Tribal Mask from Ghana'

Accented with tribal marks, this mask honors the Fang people, a Bantu ethnic group found in Guinea, Gabon, and Cameroon. Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the local with minimal detail for a stylized look. ... more

Wood mask 'Sweet Boston Terrier'

With a look of pure love, a Boston terrier holds ears at attention. Nengah Sudarsana works in Balinese albesia wood to sculpt this beautifully lifelike mask. The signature piece is meticulously carved and painted by hand. ... more

Blue Deer,'African Sese Wood Deer Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Ghana's Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a wonderful African mask from sese wood. The inspiration is the deer, a tender creature often related to gentleness and unconditional love. This decorative item also features an elegant palette of blue and black... ... more

Horned King,'Ashanti Wood Mask'

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey... ... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Royal Horns'

Symbolizing strength this carving revels in the power of authentic and ancestral design. Known as a horn mask the piece presents the face of an Ashanti king his powerful expression elongated by vertical protrusions. Robert Nortey and the artisans of... ... more

Wood mask, 'Love Circle'

The smooth grain of hibiscus wood highlights even contours in a harmonious mask by Made Tresna. Forming a circle a couple signifies love that has no end. Their blissful features suggest a dream shared.Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Kasai River God'

A solemn mask with a powerful visage this work work by Salihu Ibrahim represents the Kasai River God of the Pende people. The sese wood mask is carved by hand and embellished with colorful trade beads. The Pende people live on the banks of the Kasai... ... more

Celebrations,'African wood mask'

This celebratory mask is worn by the people of the Damba tribe, northern Ghana, during the Tobankpele Festival. The mask is used for jubilation and dancing to show appreciation for abundant rains and a good harvest. Abdul Karim Star carves a... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Kind Neighbor' - Congo Zaire Wood Mask

The Songye people of Congo honor the kindest person in their community with this stunning mask. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the art of this admirable tribe which is governed by a chief who depends on the support of the tribe's several secret societies. ... more

'Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Animal and Floral Motifs'

Hoping to preserve their culture and honor their country's fauna, artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association from Costa Rica handcraft a balsa wood mask. Intense colors and natural motifs come together to create an intricate tropical design, all... ... more

'Ancient River Goddess' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask

Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of the Congo. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads and the piece receives an antique finish. Invoked during... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... ... more

Wood mask, 'Song of Love'

By Wayan Rendah this enigmatic mask becomes a song of love from the tropics. Like swirling musical notes ribbons of suar wood form a heart. Twin geckos embrace the heart while a face takes shape below. ... more

Ashanti wood masks, 'Fighting Spirit' (pair) - Ashanti Wood Masks

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears... ... more

Lover,'Modern Wood Mask from Indonesia'

By Wayan Rendah, this enigmatic mask is a song of love. Like swirling ribbons, suar wood tendrils lightly caress the face – samanea saman – a lover's face with openings carved in the eyes. "Her eyes, the window of her heart, are on him... with him... ... more