Masque of Shadows

Oblong Shadow II,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Plated in silvery aluminum, Habib Mustapha's textured wall mask makes quite an impression. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the elongated mask from local sese wood before plating the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin in patterned aluminum. A trio of... ... more

Oblong Shadow I,'Aluminum Plated Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-painted with a bright, graphic design, Habib Mustapha's wall mask is a smart way to add some color into your life. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the elongated mask from local sese wood, strategically plating the surface with textured aluminum. ... more

Bungalow Rose Oblong Shadow Ii African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Green/Red | 11.5 H x 4.7 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair

Plated in silvery aluminum, Habib Mustapha's textured wall mask makes quite an impression. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the elongated mask from local sese wood before plating the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin in patterned aluminum. A trio of... ... more

World Menagerie Painted African Mask of Akan Woman Crafted by Hand Wall Décor, Wood in Black/Brown/Yellow | 21.8 H x 6.5 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair

Wearing green eye shadow and an elegant turban, Obaa Yaa gets her name from being born on a Thursday. Ali Mohammed honors the customs and traditions of the Akan people with the design of this feminine mask, which he carves by hand of sese wood and... ... more

Evening Shadows Wall Sculpture Multi Metallic , Multi Metallic

As the golden full moon rises, it casts Evening Shadows over this glorious tree. This handcrafted steel wall sculpture, by JasonW Studios(R), is beautifully finished by hand. Textured, dimensional leaves are hand-flamed and show brilliant bronze and... ... more

African wood mask, 'Obaa Yaa'

Wearing green eye shadow and an elegant turban Obaa Yaa gets her name from being born on a Thursday. Ali Mohammed honors the customs and traditions of the Akan people with the design of this feminine mask which he carves by hand of sese wood and paints... ... more

Mexican Masks Collection,'10 Coloring Postcards Set of Fantastical Mexican Masks'

"Proud of my Mexican roots, I designed this series of 10 coloring postcards featuring the masks of fantastical animals and other creatures. They are inspired by the many clay, paper and wood masks found throughout Mexican artistry," explains Alejandra... ... more

Dan Mask,'Brass-Plated African Sese Wood Mask'

Plated with golden accents, Samuel Kofi Kumi wonderful wall mask makes a glowing addition to your home decor. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, plating the surface in textured brass before painting its features deep brown. ... more

Charming Masks,'Ceramic Mask Ornaments in Brown from Mexico (Pair)'

Decorated with carefully etched motifs, two masks are crafted by hand from ceramic. Inspired by the tradition of African masks, artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association create this pair of ornaments. ... more

Colorful Ah Puch,'Ah Puch Ceramic Wall Mask Crafted in Mexico'

Depicted with a blue face and a majestic, colorful headdress, the face of the Mayan god of death, Ah Puch is depicted in this archaeologically-inspired mask from Mexico. The Angel Ceron Artisan Association presents this mask, which is handcrafted from... ... 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

Cute Person,'Colorful Striped African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with colorful striped patterns on the forehead and embossed aluminum accents on the cheeks, this African mask depicts a cute person. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson designs this stunning visage, which she carves by hand from sese wood. ... more

Esbuna,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask in Orange from Ghana'

Framed by embossed aluminum, a red design forms the "third eye" of this African mask from Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood and painted orange. Embossed aluminum further accentuates the... ... more

'Hand-Carved Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by women, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant and striking addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in contrasting tones of yellow and black with... ... more

Ancestral Voices,'Set of 4 Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments Handmade in Ghana'

Ghanaian tradition can now be part of Christmas celebrations thanks to Robert Aidoo-Taylor's latest design made in precious ofram wood. After hand-carving this set of four ornaments, the artisan paints each accessory in an intense palette, honoring his... ... more

Red Giraffe,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Giraffe 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 giraffe. The wonderful creature is realized against... ... more

Fritete,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Named Fritete, an Akan word that refers to olden times, this African mask is created by Ransford Bediako. He hand-carves this mask from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the face of a woman with an intricate hairdo. ... more

Emyinnaya,'Multi-Color Bead Mosaic on Black Wood African Wall Mask'

With bright colors and eye-catching designs, this decorative African mask will make a statement on your home or office wall. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves the mask from sese wood, paints it black, then creates a stunning mosaic out... ... more

Green Sankofa,'Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana'

The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus Sackey hand-carves Sankofa into the forehead of this African... ... more

Ahoufe Stripes,'African Wood Mask with Red Stripes from Ghana'

Named Ahoufe, which means "beauty" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this mask from a single piece of sese wood, given a painted finish with red and black stripes. ... more

Face of Happiness,'African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by themes of happiness, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this striking African mask. This mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, which is layered with embossed, painted aluminum. A clay rub gives this mask a rustic... ... more

Oduro Mask,'Batik wall hanging'

The Oduro (or brown) mask represents the powerful male king, a figure who embodies many of the ideal traits for a ruler deemed necessary by the traditional society of Ghana. Traditionally, the shape of rings or links, such as those in Oduro's right... ... more

Serie,'Beaded Wood African Mask with Bird Motif'

Though modest in size, this original mask from Awudu Saaed will not go unnoticed. The artisan carves the slightly simian-looking visage by hand from rubberwood and details it with brown, black and red paint. A beautifully-detailed bird formed from... ... more

Nwomn Pa,'Aluminum-Plated African Sese Wood Mask'

Covered in silvery circles, Samuel Kofi Kumi's round mask makes an intriguing piece of home decor. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, plating the surface in textured aluminum before painting its features black with deep red... ... more

Green Nomsa,'Dark Green Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved of sese wood, this African mask features the simple image of a face, painted in a dark green hue. The forehead is detailed with dotted motifs that depict a... ... more

Okwonko,'Set of 4 Handcrafted Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments'

Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor handcrafts a set of four ornaments from ofram wood, all inspired by Africa's ancient civilizations that once filled those prosperous lands with art and knowledge. After crafting each little mask, the artisan paints... ... more

Thankful Face,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Hoping to add an element of gratitude to your home, Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour designs this African mask. She works with local artisans, who hand-carve this mask from sese wood. An accent of embossed aluminum decorates the forehead of this mask, which... ... more

Face of Colors,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Beaded by hand with colorful recycled glass, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He carves the mask from sese wood, which is accentuated beautifully by the glass beads. ... more

Abena Colors,'Colorful African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Painted with traditional African colors, this mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood. This mask is named Abena, a name given to girls who are born on Tuesday. ... more

African wood mini masks, 'Passport' (pair)

This complementary pair of small masks is created by Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa. Both are hand-carved from native sese wood and accented with plates of embossed brass as well as paint in red and yellow shades. Despite their petite size the... ... more

Jamuike Eye,'Rustic African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

A panel of embossed brass forms the "third" eye of this African mask from Ghana. Designed and crafted by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, painted brown and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. Embossed... ... more

Lovely,'African Handmade Wood Wall Mask'

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and while Western eyes may not generally see ritual scarification as beautiful, that is not true everywhere. Victor Dushie in Ghana creates this small mask from sese wood, giving it a dark finish and incising it... ... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men Su... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Rhinoceros Vision' - African Wood Mask

By Awudu Saaed this stunning mask expresses the artisan's admiration for the rhinoceros. The long narrow visage bears an animal image on the forehead elaborated in aluminum repousse. Carved and painted by hand the mask makes a dramatic addition to any... ... more

Sika Mask,'Batik Cotton Wall Hanging with Mask Motif'

The warm, creamy colors that Ghana's K. Baka uses to create his wall hanging will draw you in. Using batik on cotton, a wax-resist dyeing process, the artisan creates a traditional African mask motif in hues of ivory, brown, and yellow on cotton. Three... ... more

Ethiopian wood mask, 'Beware' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Narrow eyes are menacing beneath brows like red flames while the headdress suggests a spider's web. Designed to strike fear into the hearts of intruders this mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. These are used by the Afare tribe of Ethiopia at... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Lawra Long Bird' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A bird perches atop this elongated mask by Godfred France and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. Adorned with triangles of polished brass pebbles and colorful beads this mask is worn by a palace elder of the Lawra people in the Upper... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'Royal Heritage' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Replete in Akan stylizations this mask is reserved for those of royal lineage. Known as an adehye (royal) this sese wood replica by Daniel Nyadedzor is embellished with embossed brass motifs. ... more