ivoirian masks (55 items)
Spirit of War
Ivoirian wood mask
Spirit of War, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, a fierce personage shouts a rousing war cry. Hewn from sese wood, this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory... read more$217.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Moon King
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Moon King, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$144.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Wise Man
Ivoirian wood mask
Guro Wise Man, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Known to be a wise reptile, the snake lends its tail to this design as a symbol of wisdom. Salihu Ibrahim carves a mask from the Guro tribe of Côte d'Ivoire, where they represent spirits of the... read more$69.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Ancestor
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Ancestor, Ivoirian wood mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I represents the Baule or Baole people of Cote d'Ivoire. It depicts a serene personage whose eyes are closed.... read more$87.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Baule Spitfire
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Spitfire, Ivoirian wood mask
Godfred France
Handsome but solemn, this imposing African mask is the handiwork of Godfred France. He carves it by hand, using seasoned sese wood, and achieves rich textures with applications of white clay.... read more$99.99Artist: Godfred France
Spirit Blessings
Ivoirian wood mask
Spirit Blessings, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A quiet brown sparrow perches atop this elegant mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Symbol of ancestral spirits, the design honors the bird spirit to obtain its blessings. Even features suggest strength of... read more$59.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
King Who Loves Peace
Ivoirian wood mask
King Who Loves Peace, Ivoirian wood mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Horns crown the narrow face of an African king. Carved with only hand tools from naturally-dried sese wood, the piece slopes dramatically from a smooth forehead to a pointed chin; a slim nose... read more$79.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Scorpion Vigil
Ivoirian wood mask
Scorpion Vigil, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro... read more$119.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Spirit Dancer
Ivoirian wood mask
Spirit Dancer, Ivoirian wood mask
Abdul Karim Star
A squared visage with horns looks at the world with shining eyes. Abdul Karim Star portrays a kplekple (minor spirit) of the Goli people. Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered... read more$84.99Artist: Abdul Karim Star
Gentle Person
Ivoirian African Mask
Gentle Person, Ivoirian African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a... read more$149.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brave and Noble
Ivoirian wood mask
Brave and Noble, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim carves this remarkable mask, featuring two chins and two sets of horns as symbols of nobility and bravery. Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people, who include... read more$119.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bird Protector
Ivoirian wood mask
Bird Protector, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people... read more$117.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kran Twins
Ivoirian wood mask
Kran Twins, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Side by side, identical faces depict twins in this handsome African mask. "Representative of the Côte d'Ivoire's Kran people, it is worn by parents to celebrate the birth of twins," says... read more$119.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Blue Moon
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Blue Moon, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$164.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Moon Blessings
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Moon Blessings, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$149.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Moon Lover
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Moon Lover, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$137.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Moon Appreciation
Ivoirian wood mask
Baule Moon Appreciation, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim creates a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$164.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Youthful Spirit Dance
Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask
Youthful Spirit Dance, Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among... read more$107.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Protection and Blessings
Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Protection and Blessings, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Crowned with the image of a crested bird, this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted... read more$127.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Queen Aura Poka
Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask
Queen Aura Poka, Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask
Kobina Asmah
By Kobina Asmah, this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. "This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom, she moved her people... read more$74.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Ivoirian Flamingo Guardian
Hand Carved Ivoirian African Mask
Ivoirian Flamingo Guardian, Hand Carved Ivoirian African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A flamingo spreads graceful wings above a quiet face in a gesture of protection. Serenely lovely, symmetrical features convey a sensation of peace and well being. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece from... read more$154.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Wisdom
Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Guro Wisdom, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Stylized features reveal no expression, yet this colorful mask augers good news. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, it represents the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire. "The mask is used by the fetish priest... read more$67.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Woman's War Spirit
Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Woman's War Spirit, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood, this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the... read more$209.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan Ghost
Ivoirian wood African mask
Dan Ghost, Ivoirian wood African mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Stylized features depict a ghost with vigilant pose. Used by the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, such masks are considered guardian spirits; they drive off evil with their good elements. Rita... read more$74.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Strength of the Elephant
Ivoirian Elephant African Mask
Strength of the Elephant, Ivoirian Elephant African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
With wide ears alert, an elephant rises tall above this mask by Salihu Ibrahim. The long, strong trunk reaches downward to explore this proud personage. Salihu Ibrahim finds an exquisite balance in... read more$147.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Antelope Majesty
Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Guro Antelope Majesty, Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This extraordinary carving is a symbol of majesty among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, where such African masks represent the spirits of the underworld. A graceful antelope poses on its head, and a... read more$134.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bravery of the Goat
Handcrafted Ivoirian Sese Wood Mask
Bravery of the Goat, Handcrafted Ivoirian Sese Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Tall antelope horns and curling ram horns adorn this Guro mask, believed to invoke the spirits of the underworld. This image by Salihu Ibrahim symbolizes great bravery. Emerging from the features of a... read more$117.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Togetherness
Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Togetherness, Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
To the Yaure people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes togetherness. Carved of sese wood, a face of solemn features is crowned with the image of two birds face-to-face. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this... read more$129.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Senufo Purification
Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask
Senufo Purification, Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask
Godfred France
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... read more$79.99Artist: Godfred France
Yoari Moon
Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Yoari Moon, Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Crowned by a crescent moon, this cheerful mask comes from Côte d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood, eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding... read more$119.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Shield
Hand Carved and Painted Ivoirian Style Wood Art Mask
Guro Shield, Hand Carved and Painted Ivoirian Style Wood Art Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire are well-known for their fine artistic sense, and they are prolific mask-makers. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a beautiful Guro-style mask, hand-carved of native... read more$149.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Senufo Rainmaker
African Sese Wood Mask
Senufo Rainmaker, African Sese Wood Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Mystical features communicate with the gods in this elegant mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "This mask is used by the Senufo people of Cote d'Ivoire," he explains. "It is worn by the... read more$87.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Monkey Ghost
Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Monkey Ghost, Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Glowing with ardent color, fiery eyes bring this ghostlike mask to life. A symbol of ancestral spirits among the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, it features an abstract monkey. Tribal markings grace the... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Flying Spirit
Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Flying Spirit, Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Crowned with double horns, this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Côte d'Ivoire, and these spirits are portrayed with... read more$79.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Unity
Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Guro Unity, Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Abstract motifs adorn the ring that rises from a crown. It features two human heads, united in a single purpose. Transforming native sese wood with his vision and talent, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mask... read more$147.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brown Baule Ram
Ivoirian African Ram Mask with Jute Mane
Brown Baule Ram, Ivoirian African Ram Mask with Jute Mane
Salihu Ibrahim
Representing the Baule people of Côte 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... read more$229.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Spirit of Mischief
Handcrafted Wood Mask
Spirit of Mischief, Handcrafted Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Smiling amid sunny rays, a playful character wears a hollow halo. Salihu Ibrahim portrays a kplekple (minor spirit). Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered mischievous; they are... read more$87.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule New Moon
Handcrafted Wood Mask
Baule New Moon, Handcrafted Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$137.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Indigo Moon
Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Baule Indigo Moon, Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim creates a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the... read more$169.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Compassion and Bravery
Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Compassion and Bravery, Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This noble mask is adorned with the horns of a ram and a bird leaning forward. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, this mask symbolizes bravery and compassion. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the artistic... read more$139.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baoule Asafo
African Wood Masks (Pair)
Baoule Asafo, African Wood Masks (Pair)
George Asante
Elongated headdresses implying extraordinary power, these exquisite masks by George Asante represent asafo, or warriors. Hand-carved of sese wood, they emulate traditional masks by the Ivorienne... read more$257.99Artist: George Asante
Kulango Earth God
Handmade African Wood Mask
Kulango Earth God, Handmade African Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Circular horns crown this enigmatic personage by Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the earth god Tano, who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of Côte d'Ivoire. Bold and colorful... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brave and Strong
Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Brave and Strong, Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This face of solemn expression bears on its head the image of an elephant. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, this mask signifies strength and bravery. Guro masks are emblems of the spirits living... read more$124.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Spirit that Flies
Fair Trade Wood Mask from Africa
Spirit that Flies, Fair Trade Wood Mask from Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
A checkerboard pattern tops this intriguing carving by Salihu Ibrahim. Shaped like a chirping bird, it features a single horn. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Côte d'Ivoire, and these... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Mystery and Spirit
Hand Made Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Mystery and Spirit, Hand Made Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Lines, angles, and contours blend in visual harmony on this stunning sese wood mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Hammered aluminum plates embellish the forehead andcheeks in this fine example of Baule art.... read more$84.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Bird of Kindness
Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask from Africa
Bird of Kindness, Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask from Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
Tall and graceful, the flamingo symbolizes kindness in the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. The slender bird with soaring line and outstretched wings adorns a mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Hand-carved from... read more$219.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ancient Guro Man
Artisan Crafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Ancient Guro Man, Artisan Crafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bowing beneath the weight of a single horn, a serene visage seems contemplative. Wrinkles furrow the brow of this revered elder. Elegantly carving sese wood, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts the realistic... read more$127.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ivoirian Avian Grace
Hand Carved Guro Tribal African Mask
Ivoirian Avian Grace, Hand Carved Guro Tribal African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Leaning forward to caress the forehead, a graceful bird crowns this sese wood mask. The solemn visage boasts a narrow beard that curls in counterpoint to the slender avian body. Salihu Ibrahim uses... read more$144.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ivoirian Guro Peace
Handmade Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Ivoirian Guro Peace, Handmade Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This quiet visage is a symbol of peace among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits of the underworld. A slender headdress that culminates in a circle and a stylized... read more$144.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Baule Plea for Rain
African Wood Mask
Baule Plea for Rain, African Wood Mask
Godfred France
Red as blood and just as vital, a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. "It is used when... read more$69.99Artist: Godfred France
Spirit of the Rain
Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Spirit of the Rain, Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
An intriguing visage shows strong, proud contours. Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, the mask invokes the power of nature. Hewn from sese wood, the style of this piece reflects the motifs of the Dan... read more$219.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan Comic
Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Dan Comic, Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Bright colors distinguish this jovial personage, immortalized as a mask. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, the piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum.... read more$109.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Dan Beauty
Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask
Dan Beauty, Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from... read more$99.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Kulango God of the Earth
Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Kulango God of the Earth, Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bold color heightens the drama of this enigmatic mask with its crown of circular horns. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it represents the earth god, Tano, who is honored with an annual festival... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim