wooden gifts (11 items)
Firespitter
African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask
Firespitter, African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Kponyugo mask, sometimes known as the "firespitter" mask, is an important ceremonial mask for the Senufo people of Mali, the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Its fierce appearance is... read more$507.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan Beauty
Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask
Dan Beauty, Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from... read more$137.99CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
Guro Elephant I
Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask
Guro Elephant I, Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world.... read more$293.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Powerful Ram
Hand Carved African Ram Mask
Powerful Ram, Hand Carved African Ram Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies white clay for an aged effect.... read more$306.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kulango God of the Earth
Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Kulango God of the Earth, Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bold color heightens the drama of this enigmatic mask with its crown of circular horns. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it represents the earth god, Tano, who is honored with an annual festival... read more$122.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan Ghost
Ivoirian wood African mask
Dan Ghost, Ivoirian wood African mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Stylized features depict a ghost with vigilant pose. Used by the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, such masks are considered guardian spirits; they drive off evil with their good elements. Rita... read more$102.99CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
Yoari Moon
Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Yoari Moon, Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Crowned by a crescent moon, this cheerful mask comes from Côte d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood, eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding... read more$163.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brave and Strong
Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Brave and Strong, Handmade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This face of solemn expression bears on its head the image of an elephant. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, this mask signifies strength and bravery. Guro masks are emblems of the spirits living... read more$170.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
Dan Comic
Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Dan Comic, Fair Trade Ivory Coast Wood Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Bright colors distinguish this jovial personage, immortalized as a mask. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, the piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum.... read more$150.99CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
Baluba Dance Spirit II
African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art
Baluba Dance Spirit II, African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art
Christopher Nyasafo
Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the... read more$177.99CADArtist: Christopher Nyasafo
Baule Crocodile
Fair Trade African Mask
Baule Crocodile, Fair Trade African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A fetish priest sits atop this handsome mask, which depicts a bearded man. Wearing a raffia skirt, the priest holds twin crocodiles by the tail; the reptiles extend to the bottom of the mask. Salihu... read more$300.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim