Long narrow features depict a hybrid of bird and human. A long nose leads to a beak-like mouth and green plumage crowns this intriguing mask. Daniel Nyadedzor depicts a peacemaker from Ghana's Akan tribe. Named Manninka – "Let Us Forget" – it rewards people who are able to resolve their conflicts amicably.

Price: $48.95

This extraordinary mask personifies the spiritual essence of the Akan people of Ghana. Daniel Nyadedzor carves by hand the sese wood mask that is locally known as Nhyira (blessing). "People usually keep a Nhyra mask at home as a reminder that God blesses those who work hard " explains Nyadedzor. The master carver adorns this singular mask with copper wire and embossed brass featuring a sleek gecko.

Price: $39.95

Atiglinyi the Ewe word for "Elephant " describes this handsome mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Among Ghana's Ewe people such masks are given to someone who has been able to successfully achieve a huge and difficult assignment. Brass embellishes the piece.

Price: $57.95

A gentle rounded shape projects the visage of an intrepid character on this sese wood mask by master woodworker Daniel Nyadedzor. Entitled "Nkunim " meaning "to succeed " this mask provides an ambience of success wherever it is placed. Alluring traditional African patterns are embossed onto the metal plates gracing the forehead and cheeks adding an unforgettable accent. Sese a wood common to West Africa is patiently hand-carved and sanded to... (Read More)

Price: $69.95

A serious demeanor distinguishes these handsome personages as wise men. Also known as the three kings they brought gifts to baby Jesus. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts the trio from sese wood bringing African art to holiday décor. Because each ornament is individually carved and painted by hand the features may vary slightly.

Price: $27.95

A bird – or xevi in the language of Ghana's Ewe people – perches atop this mask and peers curiously at the face below. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the fascinating image from sese wood. Among the Ewe such masks may be gifts for people with exceptional career achievements.

Price: $42.95

Daniel Nyadedzor takes his inspiration from the Bible for these colorful Christmas ornaments. The passage tells how Mary and Joseph brought little Jesus to the temple to receive Simon's blessing. "I thought of the ancient priests and how they looked and then carved these faces " Nyadedzor says. Because each ornament is individually carved and painted by hand the features may vary slightly from those pictured.

Price: $27.95

Daniel Nyadedzor takes his inspiration from the Bible for these charming Christmas ornaments. The passage tells how Mary and Joseph brought little Jesus to the temple to receive Simon's blessing. "I thought of the ancient priests and how they looked and then carved these faces " Nyadedzor says. Because each ornament is individually carved and painted by hand the features may vary slightly from those pictured.

Price: $27.95

The Akan people of Ghana are very much aware of woman's vital role in society. This beautiful mask by Daniel Nyadedzor exemplifies those given to wives by their grateful husbands. In essence it says "I appreciate you."

Price: $48.95

A star-like diadem crowns this beautiful personage from northern Ghana's Hausa people. Long eyelashes frame almond-shaped eyes and lavish brass repoussé on the cheeks represents ritual scarification. With its extraordinary grace and presence this mask by Daniel Nyadedzor is a superlative example of West African art.

Price: $49.95