'Congo Medicine Man' - Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask

World Menagerie Kindly River Goddess Congo Zaire Wood Mask Wall Décor in Blue/Red/Yellow | 10.3 H x 6.8 W in | Wayfair 73538

The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand from sese wood. He embellishes the mask with a... ... more

Novica Handmade Congo King African Wood Mask

Festive color distinguishes this handsome mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, it is adorned with sheets of embossed aluminum. The original mask design sits on a stand for tabletop display. ... more

Handmade Congo Purification African Mask (Ghana) - 6" x 13"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Carved by hand, this handsome mask depicts a personage from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo, formerly Zaire. ... more

Bungalow Rose Man of Fire Unique Modern Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown/Gray | 12.25 H x 7.5 W in | Wayfair 958710F988E8482BA904D5E54288856B

Flames leap from a smiling face, suggesting a man of fire. Eka presents the bold, modern mask, carved by hand from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art. | Bungalow Rose Man... ... more

World Menagerie Unique Wood & Raffia Bearded Mask Wall Décor in Gray/Yellow | 18 H x 10.3 W in | Wayfair 254452

Ralph Kwasi Agudze presents a distinctive and original mask design. The solemn visage is carved by hand from native sese wood and given a raffia beard. The artisan names it gator, which means "bearded man" in the Ewe language. | World Menagerie Unique... ... more

Handmade Kwele Mask Iii African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Christopher Nyasafo is inspired by the legendary masks of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. The wall mask features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. ... more

'Pride of Womanhood' - Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask

Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo such masks are presented to girls during their puberty rites.... ... more

'River Goddess' - Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask

Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of Zaire. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads and the piece receives an antique finish. Invoked during purification... ... more

Kindly River Goddess,'Congo Zaire Wood Mask'

The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand from sese wood. He embellishes the mask with a... ... more

Keeping Order,'Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask'

This highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repoussé, its colors are red and black. "This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order... ... 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

African wood mask, 'Congo King'

Festive color distinguishes this handsome mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood it is adorned with sheets of embossed aluminum. The original mask design sits on a stand for tabletop display. ... more

African mask, 'Congo Purification'

Carved by hand this handsome mask depicts a personage from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye. This mask and Bajokwe dances suggest that they once used... ... more

Gabonese Abstraction,'Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo'

Abstract in concept, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ghanaian artisan carves the... ... more

Man of Fire,'Unique Modern Wood Mask'

Flames leap from a smiling face, suggesting a man of fire. Eka presents the bold, modern mask, carved by hand from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art. ... 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

Getor,'Unique Wood and Raffia Bearded African Mask'

Ralph Kwasi Agudze presents a distinctive and original mask design. The solemn visage is carved by hand from native sese wood and given a raffia beard. The artisan names it getor , which means "bearded man" in the Ewe language. ... 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

Kwele Mask II,'African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art'

Christopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The... ... more

'Luba Death Mask' - Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa

His eyes are closed forever yet they seem to gaze protectively from beyond the grave. Incised with concentric circles in warm earth colors this mask is representative of the Lubo a Bantu speaking people from southern Congo. These are used during... ... more

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... ... 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

Congolese wood mask, 'Lega Sorcerer'

A mask of mystical allure it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo-Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu... ... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bajokwe Soothsayer'

Carved by hand this handsome mask depicts a soothsayer from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye. This mask is used to predict the people's future and... ... more

Novica Handmade Kwele Mask I African Wood Mask

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. ... more

Bemba Healer,'African Bemba Healer Wall Mask Zoomorphic Man from Ghana'

This mask of striking zoopomorphic features replicates those worn by the Bemba people of Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. They are also known as Babemba, meaning "People of the Lake" and it was worn by their sorcerers and healers for their... ... more

Punisher,'Handmade African Wood Wall Mask'

This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is linked with the dead and it is regarded as a symbol of... ... more

Pende Culture,'Bearded Wood Mask in Western Pende Style'

This intriguing mask from Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo is styled after those of the Western Pende peoples, an ethnic group in the south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is carved by hand from sese wood and decorated with paint and incised... ... more

Yaka Initiation,'Colorful Wood Mask with Recycled Glass Beads'

This fascinating mask is the original design of Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo, who take his inspiration from the Yaka peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and painted in dark brown and orange. The... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Alert Boa Warrior'

Evans Doe Martey presents an image from the Boa people who live in the savannas in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are known for their masks. Featuring large ears that signify alertness this handsome antique-style piece... ... more

Baluba Dance Spirit II,'African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art'

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world.... ... more

African wood mask, 'Mboloko'

A leaping mboloko adorns the forehead of this original mask designed by Abdul Salami Amadu. Meaning 'antelope' in the Lingala language of Congo's Bantu people the creature is carefully detailed on a hand-carved sese wood mask. Amadu decorates the mask... ... more

'Secret Initiation' - Congolese Wood Wall Mask

Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves a compelling mask inspired by the customs of the Songye people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Featuring three horns this sese wood mask replicates the one worn during initiation meetings of the secret society as well... ... more

Lega,'Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo creates this stunning mask in honor of the Lega people, an ethnic group native to the Democratic Republic of Congo who use masks to symbolize adulthood and status. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, sands... ... more

Basala,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

This stunning mask is the creation of Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude, who names his design in honor of the Basala tribe from Congo. The West African artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, sands the surface smooth, then paints the piece in... ... more

African wood mask, 'D?¡kal?í'

Ghanaian master carver Abdul Salami Amadu designs this original mask adorned with a giraffe or dikala in the Lingala language of Congo's Bantu people. Featuring cut-out eyes and closed mouth the sese wood mask is carved by hand and painted with ornate... ... more

Dakota Fields Garling Baluba Dance Spirit II Sese Wood Mask Wood in Brown | 13 H x 11.5 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 607F8904713E41C092FB0DBB716EAE6E

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, representing the spirit that connects the world to the spirit world.... ... more