fair trade africa (12 items)
Adaptability
Fair Trade African Mask
Adaptability, Fair Trade African Mask
Godfred France
Carved by hand, this authentic African mask revels in bright, bold colors. An adinkra symbol on the forehead conveys conventional wisdom; this one is named Denkyem, which means "crocodile."... read more$110.99CADArtist: Godfred France
Spirit World Protection
Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Spirit World Protection, Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Deep red eyes seem all-seeing, their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repoussé. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. "This mask is... read more$89.99CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Good Tidings
Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Good Tidings, Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Lavish texture and color distinguish this joyous mask designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. The eyes take the shape of cowry shells, once used as currency in West Africa. Adorned with aluminum repoussé... read more$121.99CADArtist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Mena
Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Mena, Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Victor Addo Biney
A mask of solemn expression, it is inspired by the mena image used in the royal courts of the Akan people of Aburi (Ghana). According to ancient traditions, the chief would send the linguist bearing... read more$189.99CADArtist: Victor Addo Biney
Ewe Linguist
Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Ewe Linguist, Fair Trade African Wood Mask
Victor Yao Delanyo
With neatly combed hair, a youthful visage looks downward. Lavishly embossed plates of aluminum cover the handsome face. This beautiful mask by Victor Yao Delanyo is named Miase, or "Let us... read more$124.99CADArtist: Victor Yao Delanyo
Bravery and Valor
Fair Trade African Mask from Ghana
Bravery and Valor, Fair Trade African Mask from Ghana
Godfred France
Carved by hand, this authentic African mask features an adinkra symbol on the forehead that conveys conventional wisdom. This one is named Kwatakye Atiko, or "hair style of an Ashanti war... read more$107.99CADArtist: Godfred France
Adanaya
Fair Trade African Decorative Wood Mask from Ghana
Adanaya, Fair Trade African Decorative Wood Mask from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This original design from Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is named adanaya, which means 'father's daughter' in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood, an... read more$110.99CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Fante Fertility Doll III
Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Fante Fertility Doll III, Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$123.99CADArtist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Nhyira
Fair Trade African Mask Carved by Hand with Dove on Crown
Nhyira, Fair Trade African Mask Carved by Hand with Dove on Crown
Ibrahim Seyeed
Perched atop a colorful mask, a dove inspects the exquisite artistry of its creator, Ghana's Ibrahim Seyeed. He carves the exquisite mask by hand of local sese wood featuring cut-out closed eyes... read more$151.99CADArtist: Ibrahim Seyeed
Authority
Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana
Authority, Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana
Godfred France
Carved by hand, this authentic African mask features an adinkra symbol on the forehead that conveys conventional wisdom. This one is named Akofena, "sword of war" in the Twi language of... read more$116.99CADArtist: Godfred France
Warrior
Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Wood African Mask for Wall
Warrior, Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Wood African Mask for Wall
Daniel Quarcoo
Daniel Quarcoo contributes to the millenary tradition of African masks with an original design. Quarcoo evokes the brave visage of a warrior with a face lavishly decorated with hand-embossed aluminum... read more$96.99CADArtist: Daniel Quarcoo
Sword of War
Fair Trade Wood Mask
Sword of War, Fair Trade Wood Mask
Theophilus Sackey
Carved by hand, this elegant mask represents courage. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akofena, meaning "sword of war." "The crossed scimitars were a popular motif... read more$89.99CADArtist: Theophilus Sackey