'Baule Indigo Moon' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

African beaded wood mask, 'Landa'

Kobina Asmah handcrafts this spectacular mask a loyal replica of the Landa mask. The mask is named after the celebrated chief of the Toma people who live in southeastern Guinea bordering Ivory Coast Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Landa mask is... ... more

Gold Baule,'African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a face with a parted haircut and triangle motifs around the neck. Brass accents... ... more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit of War'

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a fierce personage shouts a rousing war cry. Hewn from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Yoari Moon' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned by a crescent moon this cheerful mask comes from Cote d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding applications of white clay for contrast. Such masks are... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule New Moon' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

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

'Dan Beauty' - Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed... ... more

'Firespitter' - African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask

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 commonly... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Togetherness' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

To the Yaure people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes togetherness. Carved of sese wood a face of solemn features is crowned with the image of two birds face-to-face. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this replica by hand and as the birds' beaks come into... ... more

'Brave and Strong' - Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This face of solemn expression bears on its head the image of an elephant. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask signifies strength and bravery. Guro masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld which they worship and celebrate... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Compassion and Bravery' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This noble mask is adorned with the horns of a ram and a bird leaning forward. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes bravery and compassion. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal... ... more

Ivory Coast wood mask, 'Bridal Protection' - African Carved Mask

Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. It is worn to ensure the newlyweds will have children. They believe that by keeping their faces hidden during the marriage ceremony they... ... more

'Dan Comic' - Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Bright colors distinguish this jovial personage immortalized as a mask. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour the piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum. Its style comes from the Dan people of Cote... ... more

African mask, 'Baule Chieftain'

Working in the style of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast Sinclair Yao Daley creates his own interpretation of a chieftain. Seasoned sese wood becomes an African mask with a tall hairdo closed eyes and a radiant triangle motif surrounding the face. ... more

Bearded Baule,'Sese Wood and Raffia African Replica Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is representative of one worn by the Ivory Coast's Baule people during harvest festivals and in the event of the death of a king. Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand-carves the mask of sese wood, adding a large beard of jute fiber.... ... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in... ... more

Liberian wood mask, 'Night Hunter Spirit' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of the Dan community who live in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. Believed to depict the spirit of darkness the... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre I'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre II'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

'Handcrafted Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo 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... ... more

Tribal Peacock,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask with Peacock from Ghana'

Inspired by the Guro tribe of the Ivory Coast, whose masks represent spirits of the underworld, artisan Eva Asantewa Amakye handcrafts this wall mask. Using sese wood, the artisan carves a colorful peacock onto the top of the red and black mask. ... more

African mask, 'Baule She Monkey'

A powerful bush spirit a female mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. Carving native sese wood Salihu Ibrahim crafts a mask from the Baule people of Ivory Coast. ... more

African mask, 'Baule He Monkey'

A powerful bush spirit a male mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. Carving native sese wood Salihu Ibrahim crafts a mask from the Baule people of Ivory Coast. ... more

'Guro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan'

Sefah Annwhar replicates the unique artistry of Ivory Coast's Guro people with this impressive wall mask. Featuring two faces, fertility masks were given to Guro women to help them conceive. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand-carves the sese wood... ... more

'Baule Traditional Wall Mask Replica Hand-Carved in Ghana'

Of Baule origin, this replica wall mask testifies to Eva Asantewa Amakye's wood carving skills. The Baule people of Ivory Coast are a community within the Akan people and are renowned for their carving traditions. This handsome sese wood African... ... more

'Black and Gold African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a black face with a curved haircut and a pointed beard. Brass accents decorate the... ... more

Bedu Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments Crafted in Ghana (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the bedu mask, which is used by the Nafana tribe of the Ivory coast for attracting good omens. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... ... more

Sanufu Horns,'Embossed Brass and Wood African Mask'

Working with native sese wood and brass plate, Ghanaian artisan Saeed Musah creates this original mask. The horned mask is inspired by those of the Sanufu peoples in Ivory Coast. ... more

Guro,'Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

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

Senufo Harvest,'Hand Carved Sese Wood African Mask'

This intriguing mask is inspired by the celebratory harvest masks created by the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. Crafted from local sese wood by West African artisan Sinclair Yao Daley, the mask is painted in black and cream, and features a... ... more

For the Dan People,'Hand Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

Designed by Samuel Kofi Kumi in Ghana, this decorative mask honors the Dan people, of an ethnic group from the Ivory Coast and Liberia. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood before painting its features black and white with curling... ... more