African Mask, 'Baule Ram' (Ghana)

Handmade Sankofa Twins Pair African Wood Masks (Ghana)

Beautifully carved, these two masks are crafted of native sese wood by Theophilus Anum. The curved tops of both masks depict the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, a bird with its head turned backwards and an egg in its mouth. ... more

Handmade Fang Ngil Ii Wood Mask (Ghana)

Long and lean, the Fang ngil mask is worn by those belonging to the Ngil association of the Fang people of Gabon. Their duty is to preserve social order. ... more

Handmade Tears of Joy Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Tears spill from both eyes as great happiness overwhelms a girl in this handcrafted mask from Ghana. Rita Addo Zakour designs the beautiful African mask and carves it by hand of native sese wood. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule He Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a male mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

Handmade Brotherly Love Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, this African mask is covered with parallel stripes that curve across its surface. ... more

Handmade Kafuinam Wood Mask (Ghana)

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Male Baule Fertility Mask' African Mask (Ghana)

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

Akan 'Together' Wood Mask (Ghana)

Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty, crowned by a fertility doll Make is named 'Yen ka ye hu nbom,' which means 'Let us come together' in Ghana's Akan language Handmade decorative accessory is a unique piece of world art ... more

Wood and Jute 'Monkey Antics' African Tribal Mask (Ghana)

Salihu Ibrahim crafts an extraordinary monkey mask with the artistic stylizations of Liberia's Dan people. Reserved for durbars, this mask's purpose is to entertain those who have traveled miles and anxiously await the arrival of the chiefs. ... more

Handmade Songye Kwifibe I African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 11.5" W x 4.9" D

This replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. ... more

Handmade Hungry Monkey African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.5" H x 6" W x 5.75" D

Depicting a monkey with an ear of corn in its mouth, this original African wood mask is aptly dubbed 'Hungry Monkey' by West African artist Ali Mohammed. ... more

Handmade Lion Majesty African Mask (Ghana)

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. ... more

The Curated Nomad Handmade Ghana Opeyemi Wood Mask - 8

An elongated mask with slender eyes gazes out at the viewer, exuding pride. ... more

Handmade Sun Dancer African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Hand carved by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this mask echoes the style of the distinctive and striking masks of the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. The mask is worn by male dancers during festivals and represents the sun. ... more

Handmade Spirit Protector Akan Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 6" W x 3.7" D

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. ... more

Handmade African Wood Bambara Woman Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 3.3" W x 1.8" D

Showing downcast eyes and narrow, elongated features, this mask suggests the Bambara antelope tradition. Ghana's Kobina Asmah carves the mask by hand from sese wood and embellishes it with brass and aluminum in a portrait of a Bambara woman, from Mali. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Bwa Butterfly Bat' African Mask (Ghana)

Target-like circles on the face identify this creature's mask as a butterfly, while some scholars believe it represents a bat or a hawk. Representing a nature spirit for the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves the mask from sese wood. ... more

Handmade Baule Moon Blessing Wood Mask (Ghana)

The Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire, who are part of the Akan ethnic group, celebrate the harvest by wearing a moon-shaped mask with horns (called a Goli mask) during ceremonial dances. ... more

Handmade African Wood Zulu Blue Mask (Ghana)

By Saeed Musah of Ghana, this handsome African mask takes the shape of a seed. The mask is embellished with applications of hand-embossed aluminum and depicts the concept of a personage from the Zulu people of South Africa. ... more

Handmade Yellow Akoni African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for "brave warrior," this colorful mask is hand carved by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu from local rubberwood and painted in shades of yellow, red, black, and white. ... more

Handmade Lady Serwaa African Mask (Ghana)

This modern African mask boasts a bold purple hue covering sleek, symmetrical features. Carved by hand of sese wood, it is an original design by Ali Mohammed. He names it Obaa Serwaa, which means Lady Serwaa' in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Yellow Gazelle African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 9.5" W x 3.5" D

Sporting yellow horns that resemble those of a gazelle, this striking and impressive African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei. ... more

Set of Two Sese Wood 'Ntaafo' African Mini Masks

This pair of small masks by Victoria Agyepomaa is hand-carved from native sese wood and accented with plates of embossed brass as well as twisted copper wire. Despite their size, the artisan's attention to detail makes the masks portable works of art. ... more

Handmade Akaoben And Akofen African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A colorful face is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum sheet. ... more

Handmade Blue Akoni African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for "brave warrior," this colorful mask is hand carved by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu from local rubberwood and painted in shades of blue, yellow, red, and black. ... more

Handmade Nafana Pride African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26.5" H x 8.75" W x 1.6" D

In pink and cream, this replica mask from Ivory Coast's Nafana people is worn by dancers during ceremonies and it is designed to get rid of harmful spirits. ... more

Handmade Happy Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 8.25" x 19"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates a jovial expression with this beautiful African mask. ... more

Guro Rooster African Mask (West Africa)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. ... more

Handmade Adaoma African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Titled for an Igbo word meaning "good lady," this mesmerizing striped mask uses hints of red along with bright yellow eyes that stand out from the black and white of the rest of the mask. ... more

Handcrafted Tweneboah Wood New Classic African Mask (Ghana)

Daniel Asante expands on Ghana's mask traditions for the exclusive design of this mask. Hand-carved of tweneboah wood, a bird is looking downwards upon a mask with cotton and rayon threads that appear like earrings. ... more

Handmade Unique Ghanaian Santa Claus African Mask (Ghana) - 3.7 In. X 7.5 In. X 16.25 In

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Beloved around the world, Santa Claus is also present in West Africa, where some adults dress as Father Christmas, or Papa Bronya. ... more

Handmade Okyeame Linguist Sese Wood Beaded Mask (Ghana)

Awudu Saaed designs this spectacular mask in honor of linguists for Akan chiefs known as 'Okyeame.' Adequately portrayed with the mouth opened, the sese wood mask of the distinguished personage is lavishly decorated with glass beads and brass accents. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Spirit II Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

Shaped like an elongated almond, this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood and paints it by hand while parallel lines represent neatly combed hair. ... more

African Mask, 'Baule She Monkey' (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A powerful bush spirit, a female mbra crowns this African mask. These monkey images are both frightening and powerful. ... more

Handmade Abrante Pa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 3" D

This handsome mask is the original design of Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo. Featuring a bird above the forehead, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood with elaborately embossed aluminum plates and brass accents. ... more

Handmade African Sese Wood Elephant King Mask (Ghana) - Brown

By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask depicts a serious personage with a long, narrow face. Carved of sese wood and painted by hand, the mask is an original design by the talented Ghanaian artisan. ... more

Handmade Horns Of Power African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.2" D

Ghanaian artisan Victoria Agyepomaa designs this mask, drawing inspiration from the rich cultural history of Africa. ... more