Handmade Ashanti Wood Mask 'Woman Warrior'

World Menagerie Horned King Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor 37.0 H x 5.5 W in Brown | 37" H X 5.5" W | Wayfair 49705

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... ... more

Bungalow Rose Ashanti Donkor Hand Carved African Mask Wall Décor 18.0 H x 6.0 W in brown/white, Wood in Black | 18" H X 6" W | Wayfair

Robert Nortey is inspired by the customs and beliefs of Ghana’s Ashanti people for the design of this original mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring painted details. Magnificently detailed embossed aluminum represent the Ashanti's... ... more

Bloomsbury Market Festive Wisdom Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor 19.75 H x 6.0 W in brown in Black | 19.75" H X 6" W | Wayfair

Intended as a festive piece, this mask bears the fascinating artistry. It features 2 faces auguring wisdom, for as the saying goes, "2 heads are better than 1". | Bloomsbury Market Festive Wisdom Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor 19.75 H x 6.0 W in brown in... ... 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, '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

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, '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, '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

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

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Wisdom' - Unique African Wood Mask

Wisdom comes from those who have the patience to wait believes Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng as he repeats a saying from the Twi people of the Akwapim tribe. He designs an original mask with a long headdress wearing green tassels with yellow and... ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Congo Tribal Chief' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask reserved for tribal chiefs or baluba. Oval in shape the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is one of wisdom and solemnity. Delanyo carves the mask by... ... more

Vim Lady III,'Handmade Original Tall African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by African custom, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie hand-carves this traditional mask from sese wood using techniques he developed over his lifetime of woodworking. The presence of this bold mask can be felt, owing to its abstract face shape and... ... more

'Luba Death Mask' - Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa

His eyes are closed forever yet they seem to gaze protectively from beyond the grave. Incised with concentric circles in warm earth colors this mask is representative of the Lubo a Bantu speaking people from southern Congo. These are used during... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Wa Iron Warrior' - African Wood Mask

Tall and slender this imposing mask is covered with ornate aluminum repousse. Embossed brass adds contrast to the superbly sculpted work of art. Godfred France transforms seasoned sese wood into a cultural manifestation from Wa in Ghana's Upper Western... ... more

Ashanti Dots,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson background. ... more

Horned King,'Ashanti Wood Mask'

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... ... more

African wood mask, 'Ashanti Donkor'

Robert Nortey is inspired by the customs and beliefs of Ghana?Æs Ashanti people for the design of this original mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring painted details. Magnificently detailed embossed aluminum represent the Ashanti's... ... more

Wangari Warrior,'Black African Mask Wood Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana'

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

Wood mask, 'Lady of the Lotus' - Hibiscus Wood Mask

Lotus buds on floral tendrils delicately embrace the face of a Balinese woman. Eliciting her portrait from hibiscus wood Eka designs this exquisite mask. Hibiscus wood varies widely in its tones and patterns thus each mask is an absolutely unique work... ... more

Fearless Warrior,'Colorful Beaded Wood Mask from Ghanaian Artisan'

This elaborate and colorful African mask comes to us from Awudu Saaed in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in green, dark red, black and brown. The cheeks and forehead feature colorful recycled glass beads in... ... more

Thandeka,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Wall Mask from Ghana'

Working with local artisans in Ghana, Victoria Agyepomaa designs this stunning mask that is hand carved from sese wood to resemble a woman's face. The cheeks and forehead of the mask are covered with textured aluminum repoussé metalwork, which creates... ... 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

Arabesque,'Handmade Hibiscus Wood Mask'

Ready to grace any space in your home, this serene visage harbors a slight smile. Made Tresna in Bali carves the mask from hibiscus wood, adding curling vines that embrace the face. ... more

Kunimdu,'Hand Made Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

With its rainbow stripes, wide, doe-eyes, and surprised mouth, Samuel Kofi Kumi's mask will instantly charm you. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before painting its features black and white with colorful, radiating... ... more

Deer,'Handmade African Wood Deer Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood with etched accents and a panel of embossed aluminum on the forehead, a deer adds a touch of African charm to your home decor. Victoria Agyepomaa designs this African mask from Ghana. ... more