Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Bungalow Rose Woman Warrior Ashanti Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 11.5 H x 3.9 W in | Wayfair C06ABA3C53AB4E06838B426401470BE1

Serenely beautiful, this mask depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. 'When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's final battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war,' the master carver says. He works in African... ... more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Princess African Wood Mask

The Ashanti culture marvels Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie with its vibrant splendor, capturing that unique essence on this African mask made from sese wood. ... more

Handmade Be Positive Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.8" D

Eric Darko takes inspiration from the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people to craft this mesmerizing mask. ... more

Novica Handmade Ashanti King African Wood Mask

Decorate your walls with Winfred Ansah Okoampah's completely handcrafted mask. ... more

World Menagerie Somerhill Decorative Warrior Dance Handmade Beninese Wood Mask Wood in Black/Brown | 18.75 H x 5.25 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 128414

Robert Nortey replicates the Adzogbo dance mask, which originates in Benin. Meaning "War Ritual," the Adzogbo dance is performed only by men so they may display their physical strength and prowess, as well as their spiritual power. The dance is... ... more

Bungalow Rose Wangari Warrior African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Decor in Black/Brown | 8.25 H x 3.9 W in | Wayfair 276584

Multicolored recycled glass beads adorn the black surface of this African mask, presented by Ghana's Awudu Saaed. The artist designs and carves this eco-friendly mask by hand from local sese wood, achieving a piece inspired by the nobility of the... ... more

Africa Benin wood mask, 'Warrior Dance' - Handmade Beninese Wood Mask

Robert Nortey replicates the Adzogbo dance mask which originates in Benin. Meaning War Ritual the Adzogbo dance is performed only by men so they may display their physical strength and prowess as well as their spiritual power. The dance is preceded by... ... more

Ashanti King,'Hand Made Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Decorate your walls with Winfred Ansah Okoampah's completely handcrafted mask. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the intricate mask from local sese wood, embellishing the face with textured aluminum plate before painting the surface in brown, yellow,... ... 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

Ashanti wood mask, 'Good Service' - Ashanti Tribe Wood Mask

Dramatic and beautiful this traditional mask has a contemporary feel. Ernestina Oppong Asante sculpts sese wood into a perfect oval with rectangular eyes and mouth. Smooth surfaces of brown and black are juxtaposed with a handsome speckled field and... ... 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

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

Akan wood mask, 'Serene Protection' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of the Akan people replicating this sese wood mask. Known as Nyame Ye the mask represents God and can be found protecting many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the mask of sese wood... ... 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

Handmade Come Home Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.5" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Millenary beliefs and customs inspire the work of master carver Robert Nortey. ... more

Ashanti wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Unique Wood Mask

The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future its presence as an Adrinka symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece carefully adhering to tradition. ... more

Warrior Leopard,'Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Jaguar and Boruca Warrior'

Hoping to preserve their culture and honor their country's fauna, artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association from Costa Rica handcraft a balsa wood mask. A magnificent leopard and a brave Boruca warrior take over the design, with all the details... ... 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

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

'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

Woman,'Hand Carved Wood Mask from Ashanti'

Designed to resemble an antique find, this ocher mask of a woman is crafted in the artistic traditions of the Ashanti and Dokor people. Worlasi Agbalenyo carves the sese wood mask by hand, creating rugged textures with sand. Wearing earrings on jute... ... more

Africa wood mask, 'Patience' - Hand Made Wood Mask

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 the sese... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Successor' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His long narrow face is shaped like a seed ?ù promise of new life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask is crafted by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from the artisan's own... ... 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

Malian wood mask, 'Elite Appreciation' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed replicates the unique artistry of the Sanga people with this handsome mask. Sanga (or Sangha) is a group of thirteen villages in the Dogon region of Mali known as a religious center with many temples and shrines and is a base for... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Pride' - Hand Made Wood Mask

In the Akan language asuo refers to two people of the same social status while ahantan means pride. Kwaku Ofosuhene inventively touches upon these ideas in this piece rendering cultural meanings from the heart of sese wood. Brass copper and aluminum... ... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Ibo Farmer' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim replicates the striking mask of an Ibo farmer from Nigeria. Carved by hand of sese wood the mask features a gun between the eyes with a cross above it. It means the farmer must never use his gun on his fellow human beings explains the... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Hoot at Hunger' - Handmade Malian Wood Mask

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu this handsome mask takes the shape of a bird. The Wangara people of Mali use this mask during the Moo ?û wangara which celebrates a bumper harvest he explains. The festival is to hoot at the hunger that they once experienced. The... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kulango Earth God' - Handmade African Wood Mask

Circular horns crown this enigmatic personage by Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the earth god Tano who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of Cote d'Ivoire. Bold and colorful motifs heighten the drama of the mask's simple geometry. ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Historian' - Handmade African Wood Mask

The elderly people in our community have knowledge of all the things that happened in the past. They sometimes sit down with us the young ones to tell us about these things. I came up with this mask to honor such elderly men. I choose the title of 'The... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Star' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

The Akwapim people from eastern Ghana believe Nsoroma pa will bring them good luck. Meaning Good Star it takes the form of a mask through Walter Kuma's artistic talent. He carves the mask by hand from local sese wood procuring a detailed face that... ... more

Love of Africa,'Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie expresses love through his designs. Featuring an oval shape with a pointed chin, this African mask is carved from sese wood and decorated with intricate patterns. Accents of black and white embossed aluminum on the cheeks... ... more

Funky Elephant,'Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Elephant Mask'

This stunning elephant-shaped mask is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in a rich cream color then adorned with recycled glass beads in a deep blue. ... more

Ga Beauty,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask'

Graphic red, blue, and green accents pop on Malik Jabir Dodoo's jet black wall mask. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and plating its long forehead with textured aluminum. ... more

Open Love,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

Decorate your walls with this fascinating open-mouthed mask designed by West Africa's Adjetey Sowah. The artisan carves the mask from local sese wood, then hand paints the wood in contrasting hues of red and green, adding tiny circles for a cool... ... more

Face Off,'Handmade Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Mask'

Two horses face off, eyeing each other warily on Theophilus Anum's colorful mask. Ghanaian artisans in Anum's workshop hand carve the mask from local sese wood before encrusting the forehead with recycled glass beads in a fiery mix of yellow and orange. ... more

Novica Handmade Queen Rangda Wood Mask

Known as the queen of demons, the goddess Rangda is captured in all her fearsome power in this wall mask. From Wayan Nuliati of Indonesia, the mask is hand-carved from suar wood. ... more