Handmade Sankofa African Mask Batik wall hanging (Ghana) - 13 x 13 x 4

Batik wall hanging, 'Sankofa African Mask'

Shades of blue and turquoise on yellow define an African mask on this beautiful wall hanging. On the headdress an adinkra symbol conveys popular wisdom. It is known as sankofa meaning return and get it meaning learn from the past. K. Baka expertly... ... more

Ghanaian Symbol,'Handmade Batik Wall Hanging with Gye Nyame Symbol on A Mask'

One of the most popular Adinkra symbols linked to Nyame, the god of the Akan people of Ghana, is known as Gye Nyame which means "except for God" in their language. That symbol of divine supremacy is placed on top of a traditional African mask that... ... more

World Menagerie Handmade African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 13.5 H x 5 W x 2 D in | Wayfair 194167

His long, narrow face is shaped like a seed 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

Bungalow Rose Handmade Sankofa Icon African Wood Mask in Black/Brown/Indigo | 17.25 H x 6.75 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair

iSankofa/i means “going back to one's roots” in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for... ... more

Bungalow Rose Tree of Life Handmade African Wood Mask Wall Décor in Black/Green | 13.75 H x 1.8 W in | Wayfair 232396

Sharing her love of nature, artisan Anna Yawson from Ghana presents this original mask design featuring a tree icon carved into the headdress. The elongated mask is carved by hand from native wood and painted black and green. "I believe when the last... ... more

Sika Mask,'Batik Cotton Wall Hanging with Mask Motif'

The warm, creamy colors that Ghana's K. Baka uses to create his wall hanging will draw you in. Using batik on cotton, a wax-resist dyeing process, the artisan creates a traditional African mask motif in hues of ivory, brown, and yellow on cotton. Three... ... more

Handmade Bobo Boar Africa Burkina Faso Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.75" H x 8.75" W x 4.3" D

A single horn falls from the forehead of this fanciful creature, superbly carved from sese wood. It represents a boar. Evans Doe Martey recreates a mask from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. ... more

Handmade Flaring Elephant African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.75" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

Flaring its dark brown ears, an elephant is hand-carved of sese wood in this wall mask from Ghana. Theophilus Anum designs this striking addition to your home decor, given a beige finish. The elephant's eyes are made of embossed brass. ... more

Handmade A Winner Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 4.3" W x 2.4" D

A man with a green headdress shares a modest smile in this original African mask. Expressing his own imagination, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a personage he names Medi, "I won" in the Akan language. The artisan carves and paints the mask by hand. ... more

Handmade African Wood Mask, 'Osunu' (Ghana) - 19" H x 11" W x 3.7" D

This hand-carved mask of sese wood is adorned with rich colors and a prominent aluminum plate, named Osunu, or "elephant" in the Twi dialect spoken by the Akan tribe of Ghana. ... more

Handmade Congo Purification African Mask (Ghana) - 6" x 13"

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Carved by hand, this handsome mask depicts a personage from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo, formerly Zaire. ... more

Handmade Akuwuezuika African Wood And Raffia Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 13.25" W

Prosperity is the theme of this African wood mask presented by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Titled Akuwueziuka, the Igbo word meaning "speak prosperity," this decorative mask is an original design. ... more

Handmade Bearded Baule Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 8" W x 4.1" D

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

Handmade Eye Of The Zebra African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 4.9" W x 2.4" D

Hand-carved of sese wood in the shape of an eye, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Anum of Ghana. The wall mask is decorated with beads of recycled glass at the top, and hand-painted with black and white zebra stripes across its length. ... more

Handmade Joyfulness Is A Crown African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 12" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D

Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this striking mask. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the mask is painted brown and wears a black, yellow, and red striped crown on its head. ... more

Handmade Dynamic Cheer African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 27" H x 8.75" W x 1.4" D

Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this unique and intriguing decorative wall mask handcrafted out of sese wood. ... more

Handmade Beautiful Nketiabah African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 25" H x 4.7" W x 3" D

This elegant wall mask from Ghana is named Nketiabah, a name given to girls of the African Fanti tribe. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, the mask is hand-carved of sese wood, featuring a long shape with a textured face. ... more

Handmade Makena African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11.5" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D

Saeed Musah of Ghana presents this bold and shimmering wall mask with a sharp, pointed chin. Hand crafted from sese wood and beautified with textured brass, this mask is a stunning addition to your home decor. ... more

Handmade Ntoboase I African Beaded Wood Mask (Ghana) - 9.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.8" D

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. ... more

Handmade Songye Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 21.5" H x 7.75" W x 4.5" D

Inspired by the Songye people of central Africa, Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this beautiful sese wood African mask. It depicts a woman's shape with a stoic expression. The Songye people are world renowned for their wood carving skills. ... more

Handmade Amoo African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.75" H x 4.3" W x 2" D

Meaning "Brightness," the Amoo mask from Ghana's Gamashie people is worn for the Homowo festival. The name is Ga in origin and means "hooting at hunger." Held each year in August, it celebrates the corn harvest. ... more

Handmade Fang Intercessor Gabonese Wood African Mask (Ghana) - 18.5" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. ... more

Handmade Beautiful Akan Woman African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.5" H x 7" W x 4.7" D

With big eyes, full, sensuous lips and a charming hair-do, an Akan woman comes to life as an African mask. Sefah Annwhar works in native sese wood to craft his original mask design, which he names Ahoofe — "beautiful" in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Adenike African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 15" H x 14.75" W x 4.5" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu calls this painted round mask adenike, from the Yoruba name meaning the crown is cherished. ... more

Handmade Oheneba Baa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.5" H x 6" W x 2.4" D

Ghana's Otchere Raymond designs an original mask in the name of tradition. "We must protect our traditions," encourages the Ghanaian artist. He carves the sese wood by hand and finishes the face with clay in a cream hue. ... more

Handmade Akan Helper African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 16.75" H x 9.5" W x 4.5" D

Rich textures cover this African mask, achieved by etching the hand-carved wood and applying sheets of embossed aluminum to the features. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the stunning design is her own. ... more

Handmade Fang Hunter African Gabonese Wood Mask (Ghana) - 19.5" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Long and narrow, this stylized visage gazes into the distance through narrowed eyes. ... more

Handmade Wandering Star African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 11" H x 10" W x 4.3" D

Victor Dushie grew up in a community of carvers, which inspired him to seek his own success in the art form. His original mask design is hand-carved from native sese wood in a round shape with a wide-open mouth. ... more

Handmade Asuodom Pride African Aluminum And Wood Mask (Ghana) - 21.75" H x 7.75" W x 2.4" D

Styled after a mask found near Ghana's Asuodom shrine, this African mask is full of character, truly a wonder to behold. ... more

Handmade Onukpa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 18.25" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

Solemn and regal, the "Onukpa" mask is worn when the king of the Ga people passes away and his heir assumes the throne. Meaning both "Next of Kin" and "Elderly One," this Onukpa mask is part of a celebration that includes festive drumming and dancing. ... more

Handmade Dancing Maiden Ii African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 20" H x 5.5" W x 2.4" D

The art and customs of Ghana's Ada people inspire Sefah Mohammed to craft this sese wood mask replica. Known as Fiami ("Call me"), the mask is worn by virgin girls when dancing at the Asafotufiame Festival in July. ... more

Handmade Come Home Ashanti Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13.5" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Millenary beliefs and customs inspire the work of master carver Robert Nortey. ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade African Wood & Jute Monkey Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 13 H x 10 W in | Wayfair AF4F423998FC4265BBFB84D49E9C8666

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

World Menagerie Gentleman of Ghana Hand Crafted African Mask Wall Décor in Black | 13.8 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 215100

A handsome young man ties up his hair with kente cloth. By Winfred Korley, this lovely African mask is his own design. Carved by hand, it is named Obla Nu, "Gentleman" in the Ga language. | World Menagerie Gentleman of Ghana Hand Crafted African Mask... ... more

Bungalow Rose Floresha Handmade African Mask Wall Decor in Black | 13.8 H x 7.5 W in | Wayfair 6B68CA767BD541BBB49091D6D65E272C

A beautiful young woman ties up her hair with kente cloth and flaunts colorful beaded earrings. By Florencia, this lovely African mask is his own design. Carved by hand, it is named Awula Yo, "Lady" in the Ga language. | Bungalow Rose Floresha Handmade... ... more

Handmade Herjole African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 15.25" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

A welcoming sense of peace exudes from the "Herjole" wall mask designed by Sefah Annwhar. Meaning "Peace Giver" in the Ga language, the mask is adorned with a dove looking downward. ... more

Handmade Esaabia African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 7.5" W x 2.8" D

Artisan Enoch Adjei of Ghana hand carves this sese wood decorative mask. With an elongated dark brown round face, the mask is accented with four textured reddish aluminum plates on the cheeks and forehead. ... more