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'Hausa Spiritual Protector' - Handmade Wood Mask from Africa

A bird poses on the forehead of this imposing mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He names it Sahafi a Hausa word meaning spiritual protection. Strong African rubberwood contours are carved and painted by hand while applications of white clay give the piece a... more

African masks, 'Proud Hausa Warrior'

Proud and brave a fighting man comes to life as an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the piece from sese wood and adorns the features with colorful seed beads meticulously applied by hand. Polished brass inlay surrounds the head. The artisan... more

Bungalow Rose Hausa Spiritual Protector African Mask Wood in Black/Brown | 20 H x 6.25 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 4E9A80572EAD41B29F113CD290906E9A

A bird poses on the forehead of this imposing mask. He names it Sahafi, a Hausa word meaning "spiritual protection." Strong African rubberwood contours are carved and painted by hand, while applications of white clay give the piece a vintage... more

Backyard X-Scapes 20" H Tiki Mask Hawaiian Dot Art Wood Wall Décor Wood in Brown | 20 H x 6 W x 3 D in | Wayfair MASK20-1

Tiki Mask tropical wall decoration adds charming and flair to any home décor or backyard and garden spaces. Hand-carved and hand-painted Tiki masks are made of Albesia wood by Indonesian artisans. Each design is unique and no 2 masks are exactly alike.... more

World Menagerie Rinjani Ancestor Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 12.25 H x 4.1 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair 6033395B86614887AB714CA0E91E4D55

This wall décor of impressive artistry is by Balinese artisan. He replicates the art of the Rinjani people, who live around the live volcano of the same name on the island of Lombok. He carves the wall mask by hand of Albesia wood, adding a butterfly... more

Handmade Ganin Neesa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 22.75" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

Stars on the eyelids distinguish this original mask as representing a mystical seer, or ganin neesa in Hausa. Ghana's Sefah Annwhar creates the original design of this hand-carved sese wood mask with a bird positioned on the forehead looking down. more

Handmade Zulu Beauty African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.5" H x 9.5" W x 3.1" D

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this exquisite African mask. Carefully carved from rubberwood, the circular face is embellished with applications of brass and embossed aluminum. 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

African mask, 'Hausa Alhaji'

Carved by hand from sese wood this original African mask is the work of Anna Yawson. Bright colors distinguish a young man with sleek features and a short beard. The artisan names it Alhaji designating the mask as a Muslim man who has been to Mecca as... more

Hausa wood mask, 'Sympathy'

With downcast eyes a solemn visage radiates empathy and understanding. Ornate plates of embossed brass add to the beauty of this Ghanaian mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Named Sennu or Sympathy in the Hausa language it is a gift to a person who has... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Brave Fighter' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His face is lean and narrow his features a mystery as befits his name ?û Apugu the brave fighter in the Hausa language. Crafted by hand of African sese wood the mask is the work of Godfred France. Such masks are used by the people of Kabube-Nandom in... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the legendary Adinkra symbols which emphasizes looking to... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Protect My Baby' - Nigerian Wood Wall Mask

Long eyelashes frame watchful eyes in a face that is sweetly feminine. Carved by hand of African African rubberwood this beautiful mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Such masks are used by the Hausa tribe of Niger. It is placed in the room where... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Celebration' - Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A beautiful mask welcomes chiefs to the Chikachiki festival in Kano Nigeria. Meaning Full stomach in Hausa language the festival is celebrated by the Tijaniyya people when Ramadan is finished and fasting is over. It means merriment is allowed and they... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beautiful Soul' - Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

Limpid eyes and an earnest voice seem inherent to this compelling mask. Godfred France creates a design of elegant harmony embellishing African sese wood with hand-embossed brass and aluminum. Named Shankoko ?û a Hausa word meaning the soul the mask... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Be Faithful' - Unique African Wood Mask

With narrowed eyes that discern people's motives this handsome visage speaks out boldly. Godfred France creates the beautiful African mask in an original design he names Zuba Faithfulness in the Hausa language. There is a lot of mistrust in the world... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'You Are Loved' - Hand Carved African Wood Mask

This is a portrait of a nephew of mine says Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson. Because he has slightly long ears his siblings and cousin always make fun of him. But he turned out to be the most intelligent of all the cousins and brothers. I want to send... 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

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... more

Gabonese wood mask, 'Punu Spirit' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Painted white serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River region of southwestern Gabon. Salihu Ibrahim carves a dramatic mask linked with peace... more

Ashanti wood masks, 'Fighting Spirit' (pair) - Ashanti Wood Masks

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears... more

African wood mask, 'Egyptian Pharoah' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Inspired by Exodus 1:15 of the Holy Bible Victor Addo Biney designs this mask to personify the Pharaoh of Egypt who wanted all the sons born to Hebrews to be killed. Yet it was his daughter who saved the babe that came to be known as Moses (Exodus 2).... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Family' - Akan Wood Mask

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for family and in this spectacular mask one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong this... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Together' - Handmade Sese Wood Mask

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty crowned by a fertility doll. When you come to the Ashanti Kingdom the king gathers all of his clan together as one he explains. Frimpong names the mask Yen ka ye hu nbom which means Let us come together in... more

African wood mask, 'Maigaya' - Hand Carved Nigerian Mask

Wearing the colors of Africa this mask symbolizes Maigaya or faithfulness in the Hausa language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu recreates the Nigerian mask with exceptional detail as he crafts the African rubberwood mask by hand. He decorates it with brass and... more

Babangida,'Original Wood and Metal Mask from Ghana'

This elongated mask is the original design of Saeed Musah in Ghana. The sese wood is carved by hand and then accented with embossed brass and aluminum. The artisan names his design Babangida , a Hausa word meaning "father of the house". more

Surreal Hunter,'Hand Crafted Modern Wood Mask'

Eka presents a mask of zoomorphic features expressing the hunter's pleasure. The mask is carved from hibiscus wood, masterfully combining the features of a human and tiger, and questioning which one is the hunter or the prey. more

Two Faces,'Whimsical Hibiscus Wood Wall Mask Crafted in Indonesia'

By Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah, this stunning wall mask depicts two faces. Hand-carved from hibiscus wood with an intricate natural grain, this mask depicts one face that smiles while another face opens its mouth in an expression of surprise. This... more

A Happy Family,'African wood mask'

This elegant African mask represents a happy family. Kobina Asmah works in native sese wood to carve the images of father, mother, son and daughter. "This expresses the concept of living together as one," he says. "In Africa, traditionally, the... more

'Congo Tribal Chief' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask reserved for tribal chiefs or baluba. Oval in shape the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is one of wisdom and solemnity. Delanyo carves the mask by... more

Sipho,'Hand Carved Multicolor West African Sese Wood Mask'

West African artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves this colorful mask from sese wood and names it Sipho , meaning "gift" in Zulu. Mohamadu uses local tools to carve the shape of the mask from one piece of sese wood, then dries it for two weeks before... more

Wood mask, 'Three Dimensions'

This extraordinary mask with three faces honors Trimurti the Hindu Trinity. Made Tresna makes an expressive depiction of Brahma god of creation; Wisnu god of life; and Siwa god of destruction and reincarnation. By portraying the deities within one... more

World Menagerie Adinkra Symbol Wood Mask from Africa Wall Décor in Black/Brown/Red | 13.5 H x 1.8 W x 1.2 D in | Wayfair 232392

This original mask design from Ghana's Anna Yawson features the adinkra symbol for gym name, or "fear none but God". The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in black and magenta with carved accents. Adinkra symbols, originally... more

Bungalow Rose Glorious Apata & African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black | 23 H x 3.1 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair E1F1E5B7FAA241488876B4157D97F25E

Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the shape of a fish pointing downward. The face is serene, its... more

World Menagerie Zebra Face African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 11 H x 3.1 W x 1.8 D in | Wayfair 2DEA46AF238148ACA7BA2AB5DD28DFC0

Handcrafted of sese wood, this wall décor comes from Ghana. The artisan paints the mask with beautiful zebra stripe motifs in black and white for a striking addition to your wall, bringing the spirit of African wildlife to your home. | World Menagerie... more

World Menagerie Epa Face African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 11.75 H x 3.1 W x 1.4 D in | Wayfair 9D2D7F8CF5554F9797C524DC8B60119F

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 Original Light & Shadow African Crafted Mask Wall Décor, Wood in Black/Brown | 18.5 H x 7 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair 263004

Referring to both day and night as well as light and darkness in the Hausa language, the "Dare Da Raana" mask is an original design by sofa anywhere. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand carves the sese wood mask and applies clay to create rugged... more

Bungalow Rose Unique Face African Mask Sculpture, Wood in Black | 12.25 H x 3.1 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair D6EE53633FB54C4F94C53461E1FA44C5

Embossed brass accents above the eyes and on the cheeks as well as carving details on the forehead and rich lips are what make this wood mask so distinctive and captivating. Hand-painted and hand-carved from sese wood in Ghana, it is an exceptional... more