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My Beautiful Woman
Hand Beaded Nigerian Wood Mask
My Beautiful Woman, Hand Beaded Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Carved by hand, this exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu features gleaming brass and colorful beads. "Such masks are used by men of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria to express how they feel about a... read more
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$105.12CAD$93.91CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Ibibio Leader
Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Ibibio Leader, Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
A yellow African mask smiles in this expression of Ibibio art. "I was inspired by an Ibibio tribal mask I saw in Nigeria," Sinclair Yao Daley says. Working in hand-carved sese wood, he... read more
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$111.13CAD$99.16CADArtist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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Sangaya
African wood mask
Sangaya, African wood mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Carved by hand from African rubberwood, this Sangaya mask is used by the Mgbakpa people of Nigeria during their millet festival. Its name means "promise of love" and shows appreciation of... read more
(115)
$98.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Yoruba Pride
African Yoruba Tribe Hand Crafted Yellow Wood Wall Mask
Yoruba Pride, African Yoruba Tribe Hand Crafted Yellow Wood Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Ghana'a Christopher Nyasafo pays homage to Nigeria's Yoruba people through his woodcaving expertise, replicating this impressive mask. Yourba masks can be found in shrines as well as worn during... read more
(22)
$214.26CADArtist: Christopher Nyasafo
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Mumuye Pride
African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Mumuye Pride, African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
The mask of the Mumuye people features small dark eyes on a whitened face. Once upon a time this type of mask was used during pre-war ceremonies; today they are worn during rainmaking ceremonies and... read more
(22)
$156.19CADArtist: Christopher Nyasafo
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Harvest Chief II
Handcrafted African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Harvest Chief II, Handcrafted African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
The Gabogi people of Nigeria celebrate a good harvest during the Mashgu Festival, when the chief wears the Bariwa or Authority mask. Impressed by its beauty, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a faithful... read more
(115)
$76.09CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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A Great King
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
A Great King, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Kobina Asmah
Stern and beautiful, this elegant mask represents the great king who founded the Nigerian town of Ife. Kobina Asmah works in native sese wood to carve the face, adding rich applications of embossed... read more
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$91.11CADArtist: Kobina Asmah
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Adamma
Original Hand-Carved and Painted Igbo African Wood Mask
Adamma, Original Hand-Carved and Painted Igbo African Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Designer Abdul Aziz Mohamadu calls this mask Adamma, meaning "child of beauty" in Igbo, a language spoken by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Hand-carved from sese wood and hand-painted, the mask... read more
(115)
$101.12CAD$90.99CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Tell the Good News
Tall Narrow African Mask with Brass and Aluminum
Tell the Good News, Tall Narrow African Mask with Brass and Aluminum
Ali Ibrahim
Boasting a tall topknot, this African mask is long and narrow. The stern visage reveals elegant symmetry in its form and patterns. Demonstrating his imagination and expertise, Ali Ibrahim adds richly... read more
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$149.18CADArtist: Ali Ibrahim
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Festac Festivities
West African Decorative Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask
Festac Festivities, West African Decorative Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask
Theophilus Anum
Ghanaian artisan Theophilus Anum designs this intricate, decorative wall mask. Carved from sese wood, the mask features unique designs and beautiful detailing on its headdress, face and collar. Named... read more
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$130.16CADArtist: Theophilus Anum
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Harvest Chief III
African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Harvest Chief III, African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
The Gabogi people of Nigeria celebrate a good harvest during the Mashgu Festival, when the chief wears the Bariwa or Authority mask. Impressed by its beauty, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a faithful... read more
(115)
$76.09CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Bliss
Circular Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana
Bliss, Circular Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana
Abdulai Osman Adam
With eyes closed in apparent bliss, this mask depicts a person with a very round face. Graceful borders are painted by hand and embellished with aluminum repoussé. Working with native sese wood... read more
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$104.12CADArtist: Abdulai Osman Adam
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Bozo on the Niger
African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Bozo on the Niger, African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Christopher Nyasafo
"This type of mask is related to good fortune," says Christopher Nyasafo of this mask. Replicating the art of the Bozo people of Nigeria, this horned mask is associated with a good fishing... read more
(22)
$156.19CADArtist: Christopher Nyasafo
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Yoruban God of Iron
Nigerian wood mask
Yoruban God of Iron, Nigerian wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley carves a mask that depicts a Yoruban personage from Nigeria. Colored with dyes from the cola nut, the mask is named Anago-Ogunde Oyoko, which means "god of iron" in the... read more
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$91.11CADArtist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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Marsona
Nigerian Wood Mask
Marsona, Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Eyes slightly closed in hope, this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu reflects the customs of the Omanzinbe people of Amanasa, in Nigeria. Known as Marsona, (accept me in your heart), this romantic mask is... read more
(115)
$89.10CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Hausa Bad Boy
Multicolor Hand Made African Mask
Hausa Bad Boy, Multicolor Hand Made African Mask
Abdulai Osman Adam
Texture fascinates Abdulai Osman Adam, whose designs reveal his talent. Combining colors with hand-embossed aluminum, the Ghanaian artisan carves an African mask of bold originality. The mischievous... read more
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$130.16CAD$116.66CADArtist: Abdulai Osman Adam
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Yoruban Man
Nigerian wood mask
Yoruban Man, Nigerian wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley carves a mask that depicts a Yoruban man from Nigeria. The jovial elder wears a crimson cap, and whiskers frame his face. "This is my own design," the artisan explains.... read more
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$104.12CADArtist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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Victory at Last
Artisan Carved Bird Theme Authentic African Mask
Victory at Last, Artisan Carved Bird Theme Authentic African Mask
Akoma of West Africa
Reaching downward to caress the forehead with its beak, a graceful bird crowns this bearded African mask. Carved by hand, the design arises from the creative imagination of Akoma of West Africa... read more
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$182.22CADArtist: Akoma of West Africa
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Yoruba Helmet Mask
African Wood and Leather Yoruba Mask from Ghana
Yoruba Helmet Mask, African Wood and Leather Yoruba Mask from Ghana
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Ghanaian artisan Rober Aidoo-Taylor creates this stunning addition to your home decor. This African mask is hand-carved of mansonia wood, depicting a face that wears a cap with leather accents. A... read more
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$123.15CADArtist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Fulani Woman
Nigerian wood mask
Fulani Woman, Nigerian wood mask
Awudu Saaed
Carved by hand from native sese wood, this handsome mask is an original design by Awudu Saaed. The young woman wears a tall headdress and braids her long hair. Enhanced with aluminum and copper wire... read more
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$130.16CADArtist: Awudu Saaed
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Heart of Grief
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Heart of Grief, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
With eyes closed, a face is filled with sorrow in this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower," he explains. "They... read more
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$89.10CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Harvest Guardian
Nigerian wood mask
Harvest Guardian, Nigerian wood mask
Sefah Mohammed
Peeking down over the forehead and nose, a bird confers mystical powers to this ornate mask. Sefah Mohammed carves it from sese wood, masterfully replicating the artistic stylizations of the Maradi... read more
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$143.17CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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Maigaya
Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Maigaya, Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Wearing the colors of Africa, this mask symbolizes Maigaya or faithfulness, in the Hausa language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu recreates the Nigerian mask with exceptional detail as he crafts the African... read more
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$104.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Ajala
Hand Carved Rubberwood Ajala Victory Mask from Ghana
Ajala, Hand Carved Rubberwood Ajala Victory Mask from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
A Yoruba name meaning "victory at last," Ajala is a colorful name for a colorful African mask. Hand-carved and painted by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, it is made from local... read more
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$104.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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My Beautiful Lover
Handcrafted Nigerian Wood Mask
My Beautiful Lover, Handcrafted Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
"Among the Hausa people of Nigeria," says artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, "masks such as these are given to a woman by a man as a wedding proposal. If she does not return the mask, the... read more
(115)
$98.12CAD$88.07CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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God's Bounty
African Wood Mask
God's Bounty, African Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask conveys a quiet joy. Its colorful contours are hand carved from seasoned African rubberwood and beautifully painted. Seed beads of recycled glass adorn the cheeks and... read more
(115)
$101.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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King's Companion
Nigerian Wood Mask
King's Companion, Nigerian Wood Mask
Sefah Mohammed
His eyes are closed in death, yet the chieftain is an imposing figure. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask is the work of Sefah Mohammed. Ornately embossed aluminum adorns the cheeks and... read more
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$127.15CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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Moon Goddess
Nigerian Wood Mask
Moon Goddess, Nigerian Wood Mask
Sefah Mohammed
Once worn in Northern Nigeria to detect the moon's phase, this beautiful mask is haloed by moonbeams. Applications of white clay evoke the silvery orb in a hand-carved piece by Sefah Mohammed.
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$98.12CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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Tomani
African wood mask
Tomani, African wood mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Wearing an elaborate headdress and dotted flowers on the cheeks, this mask traces its origins to the Biya people of Nigeria. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu handcrafts an extraordinary replica of the Tomani mask... read more
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$78.09CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Harvest Master
Nigerian wood mask
Harvest Master, Nigerian wood mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ornate and powerful, this replica of the Mudubaa is worn during the Yandaba Festival to give thanks for an abundant harvest. The mask evidences the artistic stylizations of Nigeria's Kaduna region... read more
(115)
$72.08CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Fulani Maiden
Nigerian Wood Mask
Fulani Maiden, Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Demure and beautiful, a maiden from Africa's Fula tribe is depicted in a mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu shapes the piece from seasoned African rubberwood. Painted by hand, it receives applications of... read more
(115)
$104.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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No Dispute
Unique Nigerian Wood Mask
No Dispute, Unique Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this bold mask is decorated with colorful seed beads, while an elongated forehead lends it an air of authority. "This mask is used by the Kabogie people in Kontagora... read more
(115)
$85.10CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Yoruba Gelada Headdress
Nigerian wood mask
Yoruba Gelada Headdress, Nigerian wood mask
Evans Doe Martey
Wearing an extraordinary headdress, a fierce visage bares his teeth. Bands of color cross his mouth and textured plates of brass adorn his cheeks and forehead. Evans Doe Martey sculpts a powerful... read more
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$130.16CADArtist: Evans Doe Martey
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Kaduna Protector
Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Kaduna Protector, Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Wide eyes are ever vigilant, always alert. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask represents a protective spirit. "It is used by the Kaduna people in Nigeria, who hang the mask in their room," he... read more
(115)
$117.14CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Unfortunate
Nigerian wood mask
Unfortunate, Nigerian wood mask
Sefah Mohammed
Brilliant colors distinguish this beautiful mask, and a bird appears on the forehead. By Sefah Mohammed, it is adorned with African beads and ornate aluminum repoussé. "In Southern Nigeria, this... read more
(13)
$130.16CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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Celebration
Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Celebration, Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Sefah Mohammed
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... read more
(13)
$114.14CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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Equality in Marriage
Nigerian Wood Mask
Equality in Marriage, Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
"Masks such as this are used by the Gaya people of the Kano State in Nigeria," says Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "They are used during marriage ceremonies when the bride and... read more
(115)
$91.11CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Ibo Farmer
Hand Made Wood Mask
Ibo Farmer, Hand Made Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
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... read more
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$130.16CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
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Boys to Men
Unique Nigerian Mask
Boys to Men, Unique Nigerian Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Symmetrical features in golden ochre are accented with red, white and black. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the youthful mask receives applications of brass repoussé on each cheek. "This mask is... read more
(115)
$65.07CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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God's Gifts
Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask
God's Gifts, Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Brilliant color conveys both joy and gratitude in this elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Symmetrical features narrow from wide eyes to a narrow chin and voluptuous lips, while aluminum repoussé... read more
(115)
$98.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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God's Gift
Unique Nigerian Wood Mask
God's Gift, Unique Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
A serious expression belies the joy of an abundant harvest. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask comes from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "It is used by the Goroshie tribe in Nigeria during... read more
(115)
$104.12CAD$72.58CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Harvest Festival
Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask from Africa
Harvest Festival, Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask from Africa
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey carves a beautiful sese wood replica of the Suaga mask of the Mambila people. They live south of the Adamana Mountains on the border between Cameroon and Nigeria -- either can be... read more
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$123.15CADArtist: Robert Nortey
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Protect My Baby
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Protect My Baby, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Long eyelashes frame watchful eyes in a face that is sweetly feminine. Carved by hand of African African rubberwood, this beautiful mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Such masks are used... read more
(115)
$98.12CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Foreigner
Nigerian wood mask
Foreigner, Nigerian wood mask
Sefah Mohammed
With an expression of sadness, a foreigner recalls his homeland. Sefah Mohammed creates a mask steeped in tradition, applying embossed aluminum and white clay to the sober features. "In olden... read more
(13)
$117.14CADArtist: Sefah Mohammed
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