'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

World Menagerie Spirit of the Rain Ivoirian Wood Mask Wall Décor in Gray | 6.75 H x 10.75 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 090315AD0CC64170BD3C1570DBFE36A7

An intriguing visage shows strong, proud contours. Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, the mask invokes the power of nature. Hewn from sese wood, the style of this piece reflects the motifs of the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory... ... more

World Menagerie Adoo Fair Trade African Wood Monkey Mask Wall Décor in Black/Orange | 13.5 H x 1.8 W in | Wayfair 232387

This simple but striking mask is the original design of Ghana's Anna Yawson. The elongated monkey face is hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in black and bold orange. Adoo means "monkey" in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana. | World... ... more

World Menagerie Izabelle Ivoirian Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 10.3 H x 6.3 W x 4.7 D in | Wayfair 197762

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood, this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the ivory coast. It is thought to protect warriors in... ... more

Wood mask, 'Silent Woman' - Fair Trade Hibiscus Wood Mask

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young woman. Caressed by forest leaves the girl's sweetness and beauty are manifest. Bali's Eka presents the image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns thus... ... more

'Spirit World Protection' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repousse. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit Blessings'

A quiet brown sparrow perches atop this elegant mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Symbol of ancestral spirits the design honors the bird spirit to obtain its blessings. Even features suggest strength of character while subtle color lends a regal effect to the... ... more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... ... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Tidings' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Lavish texture and color distinguish this joyous mask designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. The eyes take the shape of cowry shells once used as currency in West Africa. Adorned with aluminum repousse it typifies masks presented by the mother of the bride... ... more

African wood mask, 'Companionship' - Fair Trade Wood Mask

Sharing facial features a black and yellow mask symbolizes unity among races in the art of Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng. I designed this mask as a symbol of the harmony that could exist between people of different origins. It is to inspire loyalty and... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Guro Wise Man'

Known to be a wise reptile the snake lends its tail to this design as a symbol of wisdom. Salihu Ibrahim carves a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent spirits of the underworld. Deep rich color lends a mystical effect to the... ... more

'Dan Comic' - Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Bright colors distinguish this jovial personage immortalized as a mask. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour the piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum. Its style comes from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire... ... more

'Heart Fortunes' - Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim crafts an impressive mask in the tradition of Nigeria?Æs Hausa people. Known as Zuchiya ( Heart ) the mask is believed to bring good fortune to those who live in the household where it hangs. Zuchiya is carved from sese wood and adorned... ... more

'Bobo Boar' - Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask

A single horn falls from the forehead of this fanciful creature superbly carved from sese wood. It represents a boar. Evans Doe Martey recreates a mask from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. ... 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

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Scorpion Vigil'

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire masks are emblems of the spirits... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Bird Protector'

A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent the spirits of... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Brave and Noble'

Salihu Ibrahim carves this remarkable mask featuring two chins and two sets of horns as symbols of nobility and bravery. Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal depictions in their masks to personify the spirits... ... more

'Bwa Butterfly Bird' - Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask

Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in Dossi refer to these long-nosed butterfly masks as... ... 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

Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong 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... ... more

Atanpoka,'Handcrafted Traditional African Sese Wood Mask of a Woman'

Atanpoka means female warrior" in the ancient East African language, explaining the motivation for Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire to create this stunning sese wood mask. Inspired by women and their courageous spirit, the artisan handcrafts each... ... more

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

'Punu Beauty' - Hand Made Gabonese Wood Mask

Almond eyes beneath arched brows represent the Punu standard of feminine beauty. Painted white the 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... ... more