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Adwenpa,'Handcrafted Black Sese Wood Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace'

Ghanaian culture suggests that wearing this pendant necklace is a good idea. Artisan Salome Korkor Kpokli arranges sese wood and recycled glass beads along this necklace named Adwenpa , the Akan word for someone who has good ideas. Salome dreams of... more

Nsruma Sophistication,'Four Sese Wood Star Ornaments in Black Red and White'

Four nsruma, or Akan star ornaments are handcrafted from Ghanaian sese wood, bringing sophistication to your tree. Emmanuel Nyadedzor designs the ornaments, carving two of them with the image of faces. The ornaments are hand-painted in colors of red,... 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

Courage Festival,'Multicolor Sese Wood Beaded Necklace with Tiger's Eye Stone'

Artisan Eliasu Adams captures the magical essence of Ghana in a trendy accessory with youthful energy. Working with sese wood beads painted in black and vibrant hues, Eliasu arranges every piece for a unique style, finishing with a tiger's eye stone at... more

African Comb,'Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana'

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a cool, casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the pendant features a unique, asymmetrical shape with... more

Onua Do Horn,'African Mask Hand Carved Sese Wood Necklace'

Inspired by traditional African masks, Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates this unique necklace. The pendant is hand-carved from sese wood and the cord features a sliding knot clasp. The Ghanaian artist calls this necklace Onua Do, which means "brotherly love"... more

Banana Face,'Curved African Sese Wood Mask in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood in a curved shape, this African mask is nicknamed "banana." Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey works with local artisans to create this mask, which is given a blue and black painted finish. more

Akiti Beauty,'African Sese Wood Mask in Cobalt from Ghana'

Named Akiti, which means "cobalt" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, given a painted finish in blue and black. more

African Horns,'Adjustable Sese Wood Pendant Necklace in Green from Ghana'

A face is hand-carved from sese wood with pointed horns, centering a length of adjustable black cord. This necklace is created by Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, who flanks the pendant with petite wood beads and discs. He paints the pendant in... 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

Brown Rhino,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Rhino Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of locally-acquired sese wood, this African mask from Ghana features an oblong shape with a patterned design. Theophilus Sackey diligently decorates the mask's forehead with the image of a rhino. The proud creature is realized against a... 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

Pathfinder,'Sese Wood Long Beaded Necklace Handcrafted in Ghana'

Artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong enjoys giving traditional West African styles a contemporary twist, which she does wonderfully with this attractive beaded necklace. She strings the patterned sese wood beads by hand in an alternating pattern that ends... more

'Mossi Womanhood' - Handcrafted African Wood and Agate Necklace

Engraved by hand an ebony wood medallion centers this dramatic necklace by Ila Suleyman. Named Paga ?ù Womanhood in the Mossi language of Northern Ghana ?ù it features colorful agate terracotta sese wood beads and bright disks of recycled plastic. more

Four Flamingos,'Handcrafted African Green Flamingo Sese Wood Folding Table'

This awesome, rustic table is hand built from sese wood, and decorated with embossed aluminum and a hand-painted design. With the four green birds and hand-carved details, the design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu reveals a fantastic new form of flamingo in an... more

Yayravi,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Yellow and Black Hues'

Yayravi means blessed child" in the ancient Ewe language, making the word the perfect title for Victor Dushie's newest creation. The Ghanaian artisan uses sese wood, ceramic and aluminum plates to create a traditional African mask featuring a unique... more

African Mother,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng designs and handcrafts this beautiful sculpture out of sese wood. Engraved aluminum plates and colorful recycled glass beads decorate the sculpture, which depicts a pregnant mother. more

Yaa Doll,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads'

West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves the doll from one piece of wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks, before adding final embellishments... more

Bassa Tradition,'Handcrafted Brown Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. He works in the style of traditional Bassa masks, featuring a face painted brown with braided hair. Influenced by Dan tribal traditions, this mask, called Gela, would... more

In the Distance,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs a stunning African mask, hand-carved of sese wood. Featuring an elongated shape, the mask is accentuated with embossed aluminum and painted designs. more

Good to Love,'Handcrafted Black Sese Wood African Wall Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie designs this dramatic black and brown wall mask. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the mask is round in shape with an open mouth. The artisan calls the mask Lolonyo , which means "love is good" in the Ewe language. more

Anabiah,'Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Anabiah , meaning royal" in the ancient Ghanaian language, is the title of a sublime creation crafted by Victor Ayambire. Drawing inspiration from his culture and tradition, the artisan creates this stunning African mask from sese wood, adding aluminum... more

Fauna Mask,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Black and Red Hues'

Ghana's Victor Ayambire is fascinated with the traditional masks of the region, as each represents the splendor of the ancient civilizations that once lived in this prosperous region. Drawing inspiration from his culture and the stunning nature... more

Fang Ngil Woman,'Handcrafted Long African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Named Fang Ngil, meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with a dark brown brow and nose. Masks like these were worn by members... more

Safely Home,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Godfred France designs and handcrafts this exquisite wall mask out of sese wood. Round in shape, the mask is painted in shades of black, gold, and brown. On the mask's forehead is the Adinkra symbol for "house," which represents the... more

Heaume,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Wall Mask'

Designed by Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana, this charming wall mask wears a heaume , a large helmet worn throughout the 12th and 13th centuries. The artisan uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the long face with a surprised expression. more

Gorilla Emblem,'Handcrafted Gorilla-Shaped African Sese Wood Mask'

A strong and wise leader with the heart of a warrior and the soul of a kind god is what a gorilla symbolizes with its magnificent figure but gentle nature. Inspired by this majestic creature, Ghanaian artisan Philip Dankwa works with sese wood to... more

Fang Ngil Man,'Handcrafted Long African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Named Fang Ngil , meaning "gorilla mask" in Gabon, this exciting wall mask is presented by Salihu Ibrahim. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, featuring an elongated shape in beige with dark colored lips and bold engravings on the brow, cheeks, and... more

Kingship,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Wall Mask from Ghana'

Painted in brown and neutral tones, this wall mask is hand-carved from sese wood by artisan Kwasi George of Ghana. Inspired by the ceremonial masks of the Bakota people in northeastern Ghana, the artisan designs the mask to symbolize kingship. more

Nyame Bekyere,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this oval African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei. He paints it black with a yellow X across the face, accentuated by white dots at the forehead and a red color at the eyes. Earrings of recycled glass and... more

Whimsical Horn,'Handcrafted Horned African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Whimsical and charming, this artistic African mask is created by Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood to depict a face with three horns. A rustic finish in contrasting hues of beige and black completes this mask. more

Mawulorm II,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask In Brown and Black'

Black and brown hues enhance the mystic beauty of Victor Dushie's newest creation. Crafted in honor of Ghana's culture, this African sese wood mask has aluminum details for a traditional look and is titled Mawulorm , meaning God loves me" in the Ewe... more

Nyame Akwan,'Handcrafted Black Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Displaying an elaborate hairdo, this African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako. He hand-carves the mask from sese wood, given a black finish. This mask is named Nyame Akwan, meaning "God's way" in Akan. more

Atanpoka,'Handcrafted Traditional African Sese Wood Mask of a Woman'

Atanpoka means female warrior" in the ancient East African language, explaining the motivation for Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire to create this stunning sese wood mask. Inspired by women and their courageous spirit, the artisan handcrafts each... more

Amewuga,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask in Blue and Red'

Titled Amewuga , meaning human lives are more precious than silver and gold" in Ghanaian Ewe, this wall decoration will add an alluring touch to your environment. Featuring blue and red tones, every detail of this African sese wood mask is handcrafted... more

Sefam,'Set of 3 Petite Handcrafted Sese Wood African Masks'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor creates this set of three petite African masks using his own original designs. Each one is crafted in a traditional weeks-long process. Carved and painted by hand, they are embellished with the rich textures of aluminum repoussé. The... more

Apology,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

With slits for eyes and an open mouth, this wall mask makes a unique and exotic piece of decor. Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie designs the mask, which is crafted from sese wood and painted brown with square motifs. The artisan calls the mask Babanawo ,... 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