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Wood wall adornments, 'Africa' (pair)

This charming decorative spoon and fork pair make a gracious accent to any decor. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the pair of wall sculptures by hand from native sese wood topping them with the African continent. The Ghanaian culture places... more

World Menagerie Chameleon Charisma Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown/Red | 23.5 H x 6.5 W x 3.3 D in | Wayfair 99886

Inspired by the artistic legacy of the Akan people, Nana Frimpong carves an extraordinary sese wood mask featuring a chameleon. According to tradition, this mask is reserved for those who worship more than one god and who behave according to... more

World Menagerie Hetty Akan Beauty Handmade African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 23.5 H x 8.8 W in | Wayfair 194131

Hetty demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie, an Akan word meaning "Beauty." | World... more

Sese Wood 'Akan King of Success' African Wall Mask

Rich textures of brass repousse lend an opulent feeling to this African mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks will bring them success in everything they do. 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

Handmade Wood wall adornment (Ghana) - 19" H x 9.75" W x 1.6" D

Update (August, 2019) "My sister introduced me to carving; she had the opportunity to learn, and it fascinated me---if a woman could carve, then why can't I also carve? Carvers were not respected back then, because carving wasn't considered valuable. more

Twin Lizards,'Artisan Crafted Ghanaian Wood Wall Mask with Lizard Motif'

Surrounded by intricately carved lizards, this bold mask is presented by Emmanuel Opoku Asante of West Africa. The dark grain of sese wood complemented with a rich brown acrylic finish brings subtle radiance to this awe-inspiring hand carved mask... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Vigilant Hunter' African Wall Mask (Ghana) - 17" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Meaning 'vigilance,' this 'Ahweyie' African mask exudes courage and bravery. Wilson Aboagye carves an admirable sese wood mask that replicates the distinct artistry of the Akan people. more

Bungalow Rose Peace & Freedom Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown/Red | 12.5 H x 13.5 W x 4.7 D in | Wayfair 91E8167F50BA4967885A725AE08950AF

A bird emerges from the forehead, leaning down to rest its beak on the man's nose. By Nana Frimpong, this beautiful bird mask reveals an intricate grid incised on smooth features. He names the mask Fawohode, meaning "Peace and Freedom" in Ghana's Akan... more

World Menagerie African Family Akan Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 7.75 H x 15.75 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 22234D4201234A20909645DE11E827DF

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,... more

Bungalow Rose My Akan Father Mask Wall Décor, Solid Wood in Brown | 28.5 H x 6.5 W in | Wayfair B317968D75E9474BAE487482FA76D470

Features:Intended as wall decorHand-craftedAdd this wall decor to your home while enhancing your overall lookColor: BrownPrimary Material: Solid WoodPrimary Material Details: Style: EclecticSubject: FiguralTotal Number of Pieces Included: 1Handmade:... more

World Menagerie Tilly-Mae King of Success Akan Sese Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown | 21.3 H x 4.7 W in | Wayfair 87598

Long and elegant, smooth contours convey a sense of achievement. The rich textures of brass repoussé lend an opulent feeling to this mask by Tilly-Mae. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks bring them success in everything they do. This piece is... more

Bungalow Rose Akan King Wood African Mask Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 13 H x 6.25 W in | Wayfair BAD46604BC5B46EDA65F95BC2AAA2FB6

This handsome Akan King Wood African Mask Wall Décor is serenely lovely. Marks beside the eyes and mouth are known as donkor. "Donkor is a tribal mark given to protect a child from evil spirits in Ghana". | Bungalow Rose Akan King Wood African Mask... more

Bungalow Rose Hand Carved Akan Tribe Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown/Gray | 17.3 H x 8.8 W x 2.8 D in | Wayfair AAB5C975FEAE438CB87E0C5E35D6D3DB

Flame-like images dance on the forehead of this enigmatic visage. Lavishly-embellished with brass repoussé, the sese wood mask curves to form a strong profile. Gaunt lips bare even rows of teeth. Juliana Akandas designs an image thought to bring good... more

Beautiful Nta,'African Sese Wood and Aluminum Twin Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, the faces of twins are portrayed in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Paul Ababisa creates the mask, which is accented with intricately embossed aluminum. This mask is named Nta, which means "twin" in the Akan language. more

African wood wall sculpture, 'Konsuo'

This original wall sculpture from Ghana's Robert Aidoo Taylor conveys the old Akan aphorism Konsuo na bo ahina which means It is the one who fetches water that breaks the pot . Depicting a woman carrying water the piece is hand-carved from native... more

Sankofa Twins,'African Wall or Table Masks with Adinkra Symbols (Pair)'

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. Sankofa literally translates to "go... more

Kobi,'Hand Crafted Wall Hanging West African Wood Mask'

Artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah from Ghana designs and carves this striking African wood mask. This mask is carved from sese wood that features an elongated face and different carved textures. In the Akan language, kobi means "acceptance." more

Something in the Heavens,'Handcrafted African Wall Mask Carved from Wood'

An elongated face takes the shape of a seed that promises new growth in days to come. By Ghana's Eric Danquah, this beautiful African mask is named Biribi wo soro, which means "there is something in the heavens" in the Akan language. It is a symbol of... more

'Be Patient' - Handcrafted African Wood Mask for Wall

Quiet features practice patience in this elegant African mask to hang on the wall. Adorned with richly embossed aluminum the design arises from the artisan Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. She names the mask Ntoboase Patience in the Akan language. more

Colorful Nyansafo,'Colorful African Wood Wall Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this striking African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako. He finishes the mask in black with vibrant blue and yellow accents. This mask is named Nyansafo, meaning "wise person" in the Akan language. more

Prince,'Hand Carved Colorful Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

The workshop of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana presents this awe-inspiring African wall mask. This bold piece is hand carved from sese wood and painted in hues of red, blue, and black. Oheneba means "Prince" in the Akan language. more

End to Calamity,'Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask'

Sensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly embossed brass covers cheeks and forehead. Among the Akan people of Ghana, this mask is believed to... more

Sankofa Philosophy,'African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol'

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand... more

Bungalow Rose Firdes Wood Mask Clan Power Wall Décor in Brown | 19.5 H x 6.25 W in | Wayfair F6D3707ABCD948EFA4208E9A255C5BCD

A mask of striking appeal, it features 2 faces under the symbolic horns of power. The artisan names this piece Asana, the Akan word for clan, for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask... more

World Menagerie Beauty Queen Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow | 13.5 H x 4.7 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair 103129

Named Animpa, or "Charming Face" in the Akan language, this elegant mask honors feminine beauty. Daniel Nyadedzor embellishes the hand-carved design with intricately embossed brass plates and rich, subtle color. During festivals in which Akan women... more

World Menagerie Abusua African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Décor in Blue/Brown | 6.5 H x 4.3 W x 2.2 D in | Wayfair 6C25661857B2444DA654D0F32FF5769B

Carved by hand, this wall décor features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand-carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Have a Good Life' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Ghana's Eric Darko carves an African mask of sage distinction, celebrating the wisdom of the Akan people. Carved of sese wood and embellished with brass plates, the mask reminds one to lead a good life or 'bobra papa.' more

Bungalow Rose Patience Handmade Mask Wall Decor, Wood in Black | 11.8 H x 8.3 W in | Wayfair 9EF5CBD3FFDB4D6682C1BFC69676C597

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. An original design by Danquah,... more

World Menagerie Hetty Handcrafted African Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 16.5 H x 7 W in | Wayfair 176061

Quiet features practice patience in this elegant African mask to hang on the wall. Adorned with richly embossed aluminum, the design arises from the artisan Hetty's own imagination. She names the mask Ntoboase, "Patience" in the Akan language. | World... more

Bungalow Rose Monarch & African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow | 20.5 H x 7 W x 1 D in | Wayfair 8F9BD2727B274D56BD51DD5FF18B5576

The spectacular design of this original mask is by Ayambire Victor of Ghana. The mask is intended for a king in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. The mask is hand-carved from native sese wood mask by hand and accented by acrylic painted details. |... more

Bungalow Rose Elzey Beaded Wood Hand-Crafted Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 12.3 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 26FE1B6A36FB48A59FD6B986CB99347D

This mask is dedicated to the African man, which I affectionately called 'Agya Kofi.' It is generally meant to appraise the role of a father, says this artisan as he explains the mask's symbolism. In the Akan language, any means father, and Kofi is the... 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 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

Bungalow Rose Fear Only God Hand Crafted Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 11.5 H x 4.3 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair 91E4C00911C14E8199DA74723D6BFD6A

Gordon Adu presents an imposing mask from Ghana's Akan people. Carved from sese wood and finished with mansion polish, it bears a traditional Adinkra symbol on the wide forehead. These communicate popular wisdom to the people. The impressive Gye Nyame... more

World Menagerie African Heart Hand Crafted African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black | 20.5 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 203329

Carved by hand, this elegant mask represents patience and tolerance. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akoma, and depicts a heart. "Akoma is an Akan adinkra symbol", says artisan Theophilus Sackey. He covers the mask with hand... more

World Menagerie Dougie African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Red | 10.3 H x 9.8 W in | Wayfair 210474

Rays of sun adorn this asomdwoe mask in an original design by Dougie. Meaning "peace" in the Akan language, the African rubber wood mask is carved by hand featuring ornate aluminum on the nose. Dazzling beadwork in red, black, green, white, yellow and... more

World Menagerie Hye Wonnye I Beaded Wood w/ Adinkra Symbol of Forgiveness Mask Wall Décor in Black/Green/Red | 17 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair 210482

Emblazoned with the Adinkra Hye wonnye on the forehead, this original mask is designed by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. In Akan, Hye wonnye means "That which cannot be burnt", referring to forgiveness. Mohamadu hand-carves the mask of African rubberwood... more