'Spirit World Protection' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Handmade Spirit Colors African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like a leaf, this mask is covered with colorful recycled glass beads and beautifully embossed brass. Named Boka, a Hausa word meaning "spiritualist," the mask is handcrafted of rubberwood by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ... more

Novica Handmade Horned Bird Spirit African Wood Mask

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this mask from sese wood to represent the formidable aspects of a sharp-eyed bird. ... 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

World Menagerie Night Hunter Spirit Liberian Wood Mask Wall Décor 9.75 H x 6.75 W in/white in Brown | 9.75" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair 197764

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 a beard. Believed to depict the spirit of darkness,... ... more

World Menagerie Yayra Hand Carved African Wood Mask w/ Flamingo Birds Wall Décor 22.5 H x 5.5 W in brown/white in Gray | 22.5" H X 5.5" W | Wayfair

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask "Yayra," meaning "Blessings" in the Ewe... ... more

World Menagerie Dan Masquerade African Wood Mask Wall Décor 11.5 H x 6.75 W x 7.0 D in Brown | 11.5" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair

Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this wall décor from sese wood, using a chisel to etch the intricate details. This mask, finished with local clay to give it an antique finish, is a replica of a mask created by the Dan people from... ... more

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

For the Ashanti people of Ghana actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra which means loved one or come love.... ... more

'Bwa Butterfly Bird' - Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask

Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in Dossi refer to these long-nosed butterfly masks as... ... 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 thus... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Spirit of Darkness' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of Liberia's Dan community. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. I think this mask is among the most unique pieces I've crafted says the master... ... 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 which... ... more

Kanaga Masks,'Handcrafted Wood African Mask Ornaments (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the kanaga mask, which is used by members of the Dogon tribe of Mali for protection while hunting. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'King of the Insect World' - African Wood Mask

Taking human form an insect is lord of his kingdom. Ghana's Anna Yawson presents an intriguing mask that combines sleek surfaces with the intricate textures of embossed aluminum. My love for all animals has led me to craft several animals using wood... ... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bakota Spirit'

Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth while hand-embossed aluminum and brass add textural interest. I so admire these masks that... ... 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

African tribal wood mask, 'Faceless Spirits'

Featureless this mask represents protective spirits that can take animal form or can appear as strange beings. These spirits watch over families clans and communities. They provide for fertility health and prosperity as well as continuity of life.... ... more

World Menagerie Festac Queen Idia African Wood Mask Wall Décor 7.5 H x 19.5 W x 3.3 D in brown/yellow in Brown;gold | 7.5" H X 19.5" W | Wayfair

A mask to honor ancestors, this one is largely known as "Festac." It commemorates the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask personifying Queen Idia, and it symbolizes the spiritual bond that... ... more

World Menagerie Epa Face African Wood Mask Wall Décor 11.75 H x 3.1 W x 1.4 D in black/brown/gray/orange/red/yellow | 11.75" H X 3.1" W | Wayfair

By Ghanaian artisan K. Baka, this tall African mask is handcrafted of sese wood and painted with colorful dot motifs. The mask is named Epa, meaning 'handcuff' in the Akan language, referring to the interlocking square design at the forehead. | World... ... more

World Menagerie Upside-Down Heart African Wood Mask Wall Décor 14.5 H x 6.75 W x 3.1 D in Gray | 14.5" H X 6.75" W | Wayfair

Hand-carved from Sese wood, this African mask takes an oval shape with pointed ends. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates this mask, finished in colors of blue, red, and yellow. Intricately embossed aluminum accentuates the cheeks and creates an... ... more

World Menagerie True Child African Beaded Wood & Raffia Mask Wall Décor 11.0 H x 2.4 W x 2.4 D in Blue;green;yellow | 11" H X 2.4" W | Wayfair

Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu celebrates the innocence of young life with this handcrafted wood mask. The artist titles the mask Enzenwa which means "true child" in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The mask features a face patterned with recycled... ... 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 in... ... more

World Menagerie Handmade Friend of Nature Beaded African Wood Mask Wall Décor 7.48 H x 7.48 W x 3.15 D in brown | 7.48" H X 7.48" W | Wayfair

You'll spend hours staring at the incredible intricacy of this exquisite African mask. The artisan takes his inspiration from traditional Ghanaian mask traditions for this original design. Carved of sese wood, it is inlaid with dozens of colorful seed... ... more

Novica Handmade Dan Protection Ii African Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by age-old masks from the Dan culture and reinterprets the design with this original piece. ... more

Ghost Protector,'Hand Carved West African Wood Protection Mask'

A quiet stillness envelops the stoic personage of this hand-carved sese wood mask. This original mask, hand-crafted by Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng of Ghana, is used to allow the souls of the dead to protect the living. The mask is carved with exquisite... ... 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

Ossyeba Reliquary,'Unique African Mask Handcrafted from Wood and Metal'

Part of the Kota tribe in far northeast Gabon near the Congo border, the Ossyeba practice ancestor worship and once used reliquaries extensively in their funeral ceremonies. The figures are intended to protect the deceased from evil spirits. Victor... ... 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

Narrow View,'Multicolored Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Determined to make her way in the world as an artisan, Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa designs fascinating masks. This mask is carved by hand from sese wood and then painted in bold shades of brick red, yellow and black. Embossed aluminum adorns both cheeks... ... more

African wood mask, 'Deka'

The Deka mask of the Ewe people of Ghana?Æs Volta region was worn by the messenger of the tribe in the early days of their history. Meaning Alone the messenger who was usually on his own wore the Deka mask for protection. Robert Nortey carves the sese... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Ethiopian Spirit African Mask 13.75 H x 6.75 W x 2.0 D in black/brown/red/yellow in Black;red;yellow | Wayfair

Fascinated with Ethiopia's culture, Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire creates a sese wood mask in honor of this prosperous land believed to be the birthplace of humankind. Putting all his expertise into each detail, the artisan decorates his artwork... ... more

World Menagerie Godfred France Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask Wall Decor 25.0 H x 5.5 W in/brown/gray in Black | 25" H X 5.5" W | Wayfair

A stylized elephant with yellow tusks crowns this handsome African mask. Godfred France works in native sese wood, depicting a personage protected by the mighty pachyderm. Embellished with aluminum repoussé, the mask is the artisan's own design. |... ... more

World Menagerie Colorful Bird African Mask Wall Décor 17.3 H x 15.5 W x 5.0 D in black/blue/brown/green/indigo/orange/pink/red/yellow | Wayfair

With the privilege of experience, Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this spectacular mask. He incorporates the artistic style of the Akan people as he carves the sese wood mask by hand with an anoma (bird) on the forehead.... ... more

World Menagerie Dougie Elephant Theme Original Handcrafted African Mask Wall Decor 18.8 H x 3.9 W in brown/white in Brown;beige | Wayfair 255647

By Dougie, this intriguing African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Ritual scarification ornaments his cheeks and an elephant parades across the forehead. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design... ... 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 proceeds... ... more

World Menagerie Marriage Proposal Elegant Hand Carved African w/ Repousse Accents Mask Wall Décor 19.0 H x 6.0 W in black/brown/gray/orange/pink | Wayfair

A stately beauty pervades a mask with innate dignity. Regal yet not imperious, a personage is imposing and beautiful. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu wood into an African mask of his own design. He names it Me ware wo mask, an Akan phrase meaning "I want to marry... ... 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. Aseidu... ... more

Nafana Pride,'African Wall Mask from Bedu Tribe for Protection and Dance'

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. Ghanaian master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the beauty of this millenary... ... more