Handmade Lion Majesty African Mask (Ghana)

Handmade Kwele Mask Iii African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Christopher Nyasafo is inspired by the legendary masks of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. The wall mask features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. ... more

Handmade Good Word Beaded African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Solemn and dignified, he speaks with authority. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu depicts a handsome personage as an authentic African mask. Bright brass inlay and aluminum repoussé adorn the face, while colorful seed beads cover the cheeks. ... 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 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

Handmade Adaoma African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Titled for an Igbo word meaning "good lady," this mesmerizing striped mask uses hints of red along with bright yellow eyes that stand out from the black and white of the rest of the mask. ... more

Handmade Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. ... more

Handmade Gratitude African Wood Mask (Ghana)

From Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu comes this exquisite hand-carved rubberwood mask. Colorful designs crafted from both wood and aluminum define the elongated face. ... more

Handmade Horns Of Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.2" D

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs this mask, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of Africa. ... 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 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 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 Ghanaian Princess African Wood And Aluminum Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Victor Dushie creates this beautiful mask that he hand carves from native sese wood, before painting in shades of burnt orange, dark brown, red, black, and azure. ... 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 Abrante Pa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 3" D

This handsome mask is the original design of Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo. Featuring a bird above the forehead, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood with elaborately embossed aluminum plates and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Laughing Happily African Ebony Wood Mask (Ghana)

Hand-carved of rich ebony wood by Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo, this African mask makes a happy addition to your home decor. The mask depicts a jolly face that is full of mirth and laughter. ... more

Handmade Nimdie African Mask (Ghana)

Meaning "Knowledge" in Akan, the "Nimdie" is an original mask designed by Ali Mohammed. "I want to emphasize the importance of acquiring knowledge and the need to educate our children," says the Ghanaian artist. ... more

Handmade Overcomer African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 12" H x 12.25" W x 5.5" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Exquisite textures cover this design with intricate fascination. ... 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

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 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

Handmade African Sese Wood Elephant King Mask (Ghana) - Brown

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design by the talented Ghanaian artisan. ... 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 Sese Wood African Elephant Spirit II Mask (Ghana) - Multi-color

Shaped like an elongated almond, this violet and black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood, paints it by hand and leaves carved-out details in a cream hue. ... more

Handmade Greatness African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Destined for greatness, this African mask features an original design by Victor Dushie. He hand-carves the mask of Ghanaian sese wood, featuring an elongated shape. ... more

Handmade Dynamic Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 28" H x 8" W x 1" D

Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this decorative wall mask handcrafted out of sese wood. ... more

Handmade Unique Ghanaian Santa Claus African Mask (Ghana) - 3.7 In. X 7.5 In. X 16.25 In

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Beloved around the world, Santa Claus is also present in West Africa, where some adults dress as Father Christmas, or Papa Bronya. ... 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 Silence Is Golden African Mask (Ghana)

Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand, this handsome mask is the work of Ibrahim Seyeed. Embossed aluminum provides rich textures and highlights the personage's features. ... more

Novica Handmade Suumo Birds African Wood Mask

Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey names this African mask Suumo, which means "love" in the Ga language. ... 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

Handmade Sese Wood Kokobene Luck Mask (Ghana) - Black

Adorned with richly embossed aluminum, this elegant African mask is designed by Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana. The rich beauty of aluminum repousse enhances the mask is inspired by Kokobene traditions. ... 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

Novica Handmade Lucky Mask African Wood Mask

Frank Odei Amoani presents a gorgeous homage to Ghana's culture and tradition. ... 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

Handmade My Beautiful Woman Carved Mask (Ghana)

Carved by hand from sese wood, this exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu features gleaming brass and colorful beads. Such masks are used by men of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria to express how they feel about a woman. ... more

Handmade Spirit Protector Akan Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 6" W x 3.7" D

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. ... more

Handmade Patience Africa Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.75" H x 8.25" W x 3.1" D

With eyes and mouth open, this mask represents the virtue of patience, or abotre in the Akan language. "Each person must have patience in order to live peacefully with others," believes Eric Danquah of his inspiration. ... more