'River Goddess' - Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask

World Menagerie Kindly River Goddess Congo Zaire Mask Wall Décor 10.3 H x 6.8 W in black/brown/orange/red in Blue;red;yellow | Wayfair 73538

The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand from sese wood. He embellishes the mask with a... ... more

World Menagerie Harvest Feast Zaire Wood Mask Wall Décor 15.8 H x 15.3 W in brown/gray/green/redMetal in Brown;green;red | 15.8" H X 15.3" W | Wayfair

This mask of stunning beauty is reserved for the festival that celebrates the millet harvest. Abubakari Alhassan carves the sese wood mask by hand and decorates it with painted details ornately embossed aluminum plates. He masterfully replicates the... ... more

World Menagerie Hetty Hand Crafted Authentic African Beaded Wood Mask Wall Decor 11.5 H x 10.8 W in blue/ in Brown | 11.5" H X 10.8" W | Wayfair

Smooth features reveal her youth, yet she is wise beyond her age. Tears spill from both eyes as great happiness overwhelms the girl. Hetty designs this beautiful African mask. Carved by hand of native sese wood, the mask features applications of... ... more

Face of Colors,'Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Beaded by hand with colorful recycled glass, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He carves the mask from sese wood, which is accentuated beautifully by the glass beads. ... 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. Recycled... ... more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Kind Neighbor' - Congo Zaire Wood Mask

The Songye people of Congo honor the kindest person in their community with this stunning mask. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the art of this admirable tribe which is governed by a chief who depends on the support of the tribe's several secret societies. ... more

'Pride of Womanhood' - Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask

Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo such masks are presented to girls during their puberty rites.... ... more

Keeping Order,'Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask'

This highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repoussé, its colors are red and black. "This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order... ... 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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Girl Grows Up' - Hand Beaded African Wood Mask

This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red yellow green and blue give the mask a festive air. These are... ... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Celebration' - Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A beautiful mask welcomes chiefs to the Chikachiki festival in Kano Nigeria. Meaning Full stomach in Hausa language the festival is celebrated by the Tijaniyya people when Ramadan is finished and fasting is over. It means merriment is allowed and they... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Senufo Purification' - Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask

By Godfred France this beautiful mask is superbly carved by hand. He adorns the face with polished brass and pebbles while beads of recycled glass add color to the design. An imposing headdress lends authority. This mask is used by the Senufo people of... ... more

'Remember Your Past' - Hand Beaded Wood Mask from Africa

With thoughtful features a personage recalls the past and pays silent tribute to the ancestors. Applications of glowing brass adorn the forehead and the cheeks are covered with recycled glass beads in brilliant colors. This mask is used by the people... ... more

Zaire wood mask, 'Harvest Feast'

This mask of stunning beauty is reserved for the festival that celebrates the millet harvest. Abubakari Alhassan carves the sese wood mask by hand and decorates it with painted details ornately embossed aluminum plates. He masterfully replicates the... ... more

Igbo Tribe,'Handmade Sese Wood And Glass Beaded Mask'

Colorful glass beads dangle playfully from this captivating African mask designed by Christopher Nyasafo. The artisan carves the mask from sese wood, then hand-paints the wood in brown and cream before attaching the recycled glass beads. The artisan... ... more

Melowo,'Hand Crafted Beaded Wood Small African Masks (Set of 3)'

Using traditional tools and methods, Awudu Saaed of Ghana crafts this set of 3 small masks. The masks are carved by hand from rubberwood and then adorned with colorful recycled glass beads in various patterns. The artisan names the set Melowo , a Ewe... ... more

Gracious Facet,'Hand-Beaded Vibrant African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

A unique decoration goes hand in hand with high-quality works rich in culture and tradition, and Daniel Quarcoo's newest creation reunites all the requirements needed to make your environment a special place. Ghanaian artisans work with sese wood to... ... more

Pleasant Face,'African Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Mask from Ghana'

Decorated with gleaming embossed brass on the cheeks and colorful beads of recycled glass on the forehead, this African mask is created by Awudu Saaed. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this mask from sese wood, given a stark black finish. ... 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

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase I'

From Rita Addo Zakour's Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. Featuring a slender nose and pouting lips the... ... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ntoboase III'

From Rita Addo Zakour?Æs Ntoboase series this original mask represents Patience in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood mask is crafted by hand featuring a cape-like design under the chin. Addo decorates the mask with painted details as well as... ... more

African wood mask, 'Congo King'

Festive color distinguishes this handsome mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood it is adorned with sheets of embossed aluminum. The original mask design sits on a stand for tabletop display. ... 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

African tribal wood mask, 'Fortune' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay while river stones become the shining eyes. Such... ... more

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... ... 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

World Menagerie Dougie Hand Beaded Wood Mask Wall Decor 16.3 H x 6.3 W in black/brown/gray in Black;red;gold | 16.3" H X 6.3" W | Wayfair 171613

With thoughtful features, a personage recalls the past and pays silent tribute to the ancestors. Applications of glowing brass adorn the forehead, and the cheeks are covered with recycled glass beads in brilliant colors. "This mask is used by the... ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Gracious Facet African Beaded Wood Mask 9.75 H x 2.8 W x 2.0 D in black/brown in Black;brown;beige | 9.75" H X 2.8" W | Wayfair

A unique decoration goes hand in hand with high-quality works rich in culture and tradition, and Daniel Quarcoo's newest creation reunites all the requirements needed to make your environment a special place. Ghanaian artisans work with sese wood to... ... more

World Menagerie Handmade Rainbow Greeting Beaded African Wood Mask Wall Décor 6.25 H x 2.6 W x 2.6 D in brown in Green;purple | Wayfair

This colorful patterns African mask is ready to brighten up any wall in your home and greet your guests in a unique way. By Ghanaian designer, this mask features tiny beads of recycled glass on a sese wood base to enhance the serene facial features. |... ... more

Abusua,'Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Carved by hand, this wood mask features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan... ... more

Sinethemba,'Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Wall Mask from Ghana'

Working with local artisans in Ghana, Victoria Agyepomaa designs this brilliantly bold mask that is hand carved from sese-dua wood and painted by hand in vivid shades. Recycled glass beads decorate the cheeks, chin, and hair of the mask in a lovely... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Beaded Antelope'

Slender black horns are erect crowning an authentic African mask by Kobina Asmah. Carved by hand of native sese wood an antelope is covered with beadwork and receives applications of ornate brass repousse. In African mythology the antelope is a symbol... ... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Ekua'

In this fanciful original design from Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed he praises both bird and beast by adding a carved bird head at the crown and facial beading in the shape of an elephant's head. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and embellished... ... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Maame Ama'

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday and Maame means mother. Asmah carves the sese wood mask by hand and adorns it with... ... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Asomdwoe II'

Rays of sun adorn this asomdwoe mask in an original design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Meaning peace in the Akan language the African rubber wood mask is carved by hand featuring ornate aluminum on the nose. Dazzling beadwork in red black green white... ... more

Faces of Bravery,'Two African Glass Beaded Sese Wood Masks from Ghana'

Standing atop bases, two faces of bravery are carved by hand of Ghanaian sese wood. Presented by Victoria Agyepomaa, the masks are elaborated with colorful recycled glass beads as well as embossed aluminum that takes the shape of the Adinkra symbol... ... more

Serie,'Beaded Wood African Mask with Bird Motif'

Though modest in size, this original mask from Awudu Saaed will not go unnoticed. The artisan carves the slightly simian-looking visage by hand from rubberwood and details it with brown, black and red paint. A beautifully-detailed bird formed from... ... more