carved mask (6 items)
Ekumpo
Hand Carved Black and Red Wood African Mask from Ghana
Ekumpo, Hand Carved Black and Red Wood African Mask from Ghana
Sefah Annwhar
Sefah Annwhar gives the name Ekumpo to this African mask; the word means "protector" in the Gonja language of Ghana. The artisan's own design, the mask is carved from sese wood with... read more$102.99CAD$87.22CADArtist: Sefah Annwhar
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$93.03CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
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$81.40CADArtist: 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
Hausa Spiritual Protector
Handmade Wood Mask from Africa
Hausa Spiritual Protector, Handmade Wood Mask from Africa
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
A bird poses on the forehead of this imposing mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He names it Sahafi, a Hausa word meaning "spiritual protection." Strong African rubberwood contours are carved and... read more$109.99CAD$98.51CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Protect the Jungle
African Wood Wall Mask
Protect the Jungle, African Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu.... read more$95.99CAD$81.40CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu