Roar of the Tiger,'Sese Wood African Tiger Mask with Jute Beard'

Roman Priest,'African Wood Roman Priest Mask from Ghana'

Depicting a Roman priest, this African mask is created by Winfred Korley in Ghana. He hand-carves this mask from sese wood, depicting the priest with a regal headdress and noble beard. This sculpture is given a rustic finish for a striking addition... ... more

'Male Baule Fertility Mask' - Hand Crafted African Mask

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with male features including a beard and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special festivities... ... more

African wood masks, 'Brother Fish' (pair)

By Victoria Agyepomaa in Ghana these beautiful African masks take the shape of fish. Faces appear on the slender bodies and the tails suggest beards. The artisan applies golden sheets of hand-embossed aluminum to the pair. She names the mask design... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Tete Na'

This mask is a tribute to the history and natural beauty of the African culture. It's about today's evolving culture with ancestral traditions and lifestyle. This piece celebrates the fusion of the old world with the new says Kennedy K. Aseidu of... ... more

A Wealthy Man,'Brass Inlay Blue African Mask Hand Carved of Wood'

With a flat headdress and a spiky beard, this is the face of a wealthy man. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu works in sese wood to craft this colorful African mask. Named Harzeki, "richer" in the Hausa language, it is adorned with textured brass inlay. ... more

African mask, 'Hausa Alhaji'

Carved by hand from sese wood this original African mask is the work of Anna Yawson. Bright colors distinguish a young man with sleek features and a short beard. The artisan names it Alhaji designating the mask as a Muslim man who has been to Mecca... ... more

Bearded Baule,'Sese Wood and Raffia African Replica Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is representative of one worn by the Ivory Coast's Baule people during harvest festivals and in the event of the death of a king. Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand-carves the mask of sese wood, adding a large beard of jute fiber.... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Spirit of Darkness' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of Liberia's Dan community. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. I think this mask is among the most unique pieces I've crafted says the master... ... more

Liberian wood mask, 'Night Hunter Spirit' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of the Dan community who live in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. Believed to depict the spirit of darkness the... ... more

Teeth of the Tiger,'Hand Carved Wood African Tiger Mask from Ghana'

Carved by hand from wood, this mask captures the spirit of wild Africa. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts a tiger image with a distressed finish in brown and beige. The mouth of is open in a fierce snarl. ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre I'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre II'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

'Elaborate Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana'

This elaborate African mask from Ghana is hand-carved of local sese wood to depict a face with a beard and braided hair, accented with a crescent shape at the top. Christopher Nyasafo crafts the mask in the traditional style of Baule masks. The... ... more

African mask, 'Red Baule Ram'

Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Jute cords form a flowing mane while a man sits atop the head playing the drum. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies... ... more

African mask, 'Brown Baule Ram'

Representing the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Jute cords form a flowing mane while a man sits atop the head playing the drum. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies... ... more

African mask, 'Lion Majesty'

A fierce lion roars on the forehead of a quiet face. By Abdul Salami Amadu this original mask is carved from seasoned sese wood and adorned with hand embossed sheets of aluminum and brass. The artisan names his creation Djata or lion in the Twi... ... more

Sweet Agbevivi,'Hand Carved Wood and Raffia African Mask from Ghana'

Exercising his natural ability for handcrafts, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze carves this African mask by hand from local sese wood, accenting the face with a beard of raffia fibers. He finishes the mask by sanding it and rubbing it with clay... ... more

'Black and Gold African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a black face with a curved haircut and a pointed beard. Brass accents decorate the... ... more

Friendly Kwagyei,'Rustic African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood with hair of jute fiber, a friendly face adds to your wall decor. This rustic African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante. He names the mask Kwagyei, an Akan word meaning "helper." ... more

Bearded Nii Amugi,'Brown and Gold-Tone African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Featuring a golden beard, eyebrows, and hat that contrast with a brown face, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley. He hand-carves this mask from a single piece of sese wood that is treated with a rustic finish. This mask... ... more

Ibiobio Horn,'Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask'

A dark brown chair crowns the head of this unusual smiling mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from local sese wood and jute details, the mask is called Ibiobio Horn , named after a coastal people who live in southern Nigeria. ... more