Bird of New Life,'Unique Malian Wood Mask on Stand'

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Vigilant Birds'

Stylized birds gaze in two directions on this mask by Theophilus Sackey. Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand the handsome mask is covered with richly textured embossed aluminum. The handcrafted treasure arises from the artisan's own... ... more

African wood mask, 'Bird of Happiness'

Carved by hand from sese wood a bird alights on the forehead of a person who laughs out loud. Embossed aluminum brings rich textures to Victor Dushie's beautiful African mask. He names this design Dzidzor which means happiness in the Ewe language. ... more

Bird Perch,'Ghana Wood Mask Hand Carved with Birds'

This African mask is made from local materials by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah. Using sese wood, aluminum plate, and clay, the artist carves and crafts this beautiful piece. This design features two symmetrical bird figures perched atop... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Fisherman's Luck' - Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Perched on the crown of this sese wood mask is a bird that augurs good fishing. Sefah Mohammed crafts a spectacular replica of the Krachi mask believed to have the power to ensure a bountiful catch. It is worn by the people of Kete-Krachi in Ghana's... ... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Harvest Guardian'

Peeking down over the forehead and nose a bird confers mystical powers to this ornate mask. Sefah Mohammed carves it from sese wood masterfully replicating the artistic stylizations of the Maradi people of northern Nigeria. This Kiyaahe ( protection... ... more

African wood mask, 'Kasa Anoma'

The kasa anoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Mohammed. Meaning talking bird in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the sese wood mask is adorned with a bird on the forehead its beak leading on to the nose and opened mouth.... ... more

Songye Kifwebe,'Handmade Congolese Wood Wall Mask with Bird Accent'

In the language of the Songye peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, kifwebe are masks that represent spirits and feature striations. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a hand-carved sese wood mask in the Songye style, complete with a carved... ... more

Giraffe Art,'Giraffes and Bird on African Wall Mask Hand Carved Wood Art'

This wall mask designed by Awudu Saaed is a celebration of West Africa's rich fauna. Above the eyes, giraffes stand tall against a sky-blue backdrop while a parrot flies between them unto the mask's nose. Saaed carves the sese wood mask by hand and... ... more

Dancing Bird,'West African Hand Crafted Sese Wood and Brass Plated Mask'

Ghanaian designer Musah Abdallah works with a local artisan who skillfully crafts his brilliant design from local sese wood using hand tools. Intricate, eye-catching patterns feature heavily on the brass plate that adorns the front of the face, and... ... more

Fameye,'Deep Rose Colored African Wood Mask on Stand'

This unique mask is the design of Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The mask is hand carved from local sese wood and embellished with embossed aluminum. Artisans paint the entire mask a deep rose shade and add crude earrings. The mask arrives on a wood and... ... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men... ... more

Yoruba Tribe,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

A curious little bird with a long beak perches on the head of this intriguing mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in dusty lilac and black. The mask is named after the Yoruba... ... more

Future Queen,'Ghanaian Artisan Crafted Queen-Themed African Wood Mask'

Inspired by African custom and tradition, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie hand-carves this mask drawing on a lifetime of woodworking experience and his passion for design. Integrating a base that allows it to stand on a table or hang from the wall,... ... more

Bird Reincarnation,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Bird Motifs'

A majestic bird crowns this traditional creation handcrafted by Philip Dankwa from Ghana. Proud of his heritage, the artisan works with sese wood to create an African mask in honor of his ancestors, adding symbolic elements representing wisdom. The... ... more

Ewe wood mask, 'Spirit of Fruitfulness' - Ewe Wood Mask

This opulent visage is radiant and beautiful. What seem to be loops crown the piece but on closer observation they reveal themselves as birds. Meticulously carved by Daniel Nyadedzor this mask represents Ghana's Ewe people who display it during the... ... more

Boruca Courage,'Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Boruca Warrior'

Inspired by nature and culture, the Caronco Maleku association handcrafts a balsa wood mask featuring a Boruca warrior alongside colorful birds. Each detail is painted by hand, making a charming home accent. ... more

Yawning King,'Cultural Copper and Wood Mask from Indonesia'

Carved by hand and covered with golden foil, this lacquered mask is typical of ancient Javanese dance drama. Nenny Lukhita adds an ornate crown of hammered copper that denotes a member of the royal family. This exceptional mask stands on an iron rod... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Bird Man'

Carved by hand from native sese wood this handsome mask is an original design by Awudu Saaed. Wide eyes suggest those of an owl gazing longingly toward the sky. Enhanced with embossed aluminum the mask is named Looflo ?û Bird in the Ga language. The... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Water God' - Hand Carved Wood Mask

Named Baki Ja ?û Round Mask in the language of Mali ?û this piece represents Ara a water god. Wave motifs executed in white clay flow across the symmetrical features. Sefah Mohammed presents an African mask said to ward off evil spirits. ... more

Stand Firm,'Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask'

With unwavering eyes and a set jaw, this personage is a symbol of firmness for Sudan chiefs. Sefah Mohammed carves and paints the slender, handsome mask by hand. Applications of white clay enhance its textures. ... 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

'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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Small Bird'

Most afternoons when I am at home relaxing under a tree I observe a small bird with a long beak Abdul Aziz Mohamadu muses. I admire the busy little creature so much that I created a mask to honor it. It has no specific cultural significance but is... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Shower of Blessings' - African Wood Mask

Birds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repousse while bright beads adorn the cheeks. The masks are seen in the area of... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'Good Advice' - Handmade Wood Mask

Sculpted from well-seasoned sese wood this magnificent mask is adorned with applications of embossed aluminum and polished to perfection. A bird crowns the thoughtful visage touching the forehead with its beak. Eric Darko creates an image from... ... more

Wood mask, 'Bwa Butterfly Bird' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Target-like circles on the face identify this ethereal winged creature as a butterfly or perhaps a bird. Gliding on beautiful wings the mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim carves the elegant image from... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Krukudu Bird' - Unique African Wood Mask

Outlined in copper a bird poses on the forehead of this imposing African mask. An elephant crowns the figure its trunk caressing the forehead. A victorious warrior of the Ga people in Ghana's Greater Accra Region is given this piece to show that... ... more

Marry Me,'Unique African Wood Mask'

Ornate repoussé covers the forehead and smooth cheeks of an adolescent girl, beautifully depicted in a sese wood mask. Perched on the head, a bird reaches a slender beak to caress the girl's nose. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, it is named Onuma,... ... more

'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... ... more

Peace and Freedom,'Akan wood mask'

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... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright... ... more

African wood mask, 'Love Is Good'

Their feathers suggesting a heart two birds represent love in Abdul Salami Amadu's original design. He carves the large sese wood mask by hand masterfully detailing the male and female birds on the forehead. The mask's florid cheeks are embossed in... ... more

African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Based on traditional Ghanaian artistry this elegant mask boasts modern colors. Ali Mohammed creates an original design of graceful lines. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts the Ghanaian adinkra symbol known as sankofa on the forehead... ... more

'Communion' - Artisan Crafted Metallic Wood Mask on Stand

With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation this mask comes from northern Ghana. Such masks are representative of the Gonja and Mamprusi people. Most of their farmers and hunters send part of their first harvest to the chief's palace to be... ... more

Zaire wood mask, 'Flying Protector' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art of Zaire with this ornate mask. It is a replica of Pande and Kasai tribal origin which he carves of sese wood featuring a bird over the forehead and nose. The mask is believed to protect from all flying evils.... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Senufo Monkey Mask' - African Wall Mask

A monkey centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali.... ... more

Malian wood mask, 'Senufo Hunter'

Perched atop an elongated mask coated in white clay a bird leans down to caress its forehead. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand in the style of the Senufo people of Mali and the northern Cote d'Ivoire. Masks like this are worn by hunters... ... more