carved mask (8 items)
Ghost Protector
Hand Carved West African Wood Protection Mask
Ghost Protector, Hand Carved West African Wood Protection Mask
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
A quiet stillness envelops the stoic personage of this hand-carved sese wood mask. This original mask, hand-crafted by Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng of Ghana, is used to allow the souls of the dead to... read more$314.99CAD$283.23CADArtist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Her Protection
Beninese Wood Mask
Her Protection, Beninese Wood Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
By Rita Addo Zakour, this imposing mask depicts Queen Idia, mother of Oba (king) Esigie who ruled Benin in the 16th century. The king is said to have worn the mask around his neck to drive away the... read more$109.99CAD$98.51CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
Protection Mask IV
Original African Wood Masked Mask from Ghana
Protection Mask IV, Original African Wood Masked Mask from Ghana
K. Baka
The times, they are a-changin', as evident in this original mask from Ghanaian artisan K. Baka. The hand carved wood mask is itself masked, in the style of the medical protective masks being used to... read more$123.99CAD$110.82CADArtist: K. Baka
Protection Mask III
Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Mask with Protection Theme
Protection Mask III, Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Mask with Protection Theme
K. Baka
The times, they are a-changin', as evident in this original mask from Ghanaian artisan K. Baka. The hand carved wood mask is itself masked, in the style of the medical protective masks being used to... read more$123.99CAD$110.82CADArtist: K. Baka
Lulua Protector
African Tribal Mask
Lulua Protector, African Tribal Mask
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey crafts this mask in the tradition of the Lulua (also Bena Lulua) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They believe the mask will protect them against evil spirits. Nortey carves... read more$123.99CAD$110.82CADArtist: Robert Nortey
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$175.99CAD$157.62CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Protecting the traveller
Dan wood mask
Protecting the traveller, Dan wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The customs of Cote d'Ivoire inspire Salihu Ibrahim as he carves a magnificent Dan mask. The Dan, also known as the Yacouba, have traditionally inhabited the mountainous regions of Cote d'Ivoire.... read more$95.99CAD$86.19CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Boli Protection
African wood mask
Boli Protection, African wood mask
Kobina Asmah
Kobina Asmah transforms the Boli mask of Bambara people into an art piece worthy of admiration. Meaning "mighty powers on Earth," the boli mask is believed to ward off evil and is placed... read more$79.99CAD$75.38CADArtist: Kobina Asmah