fair trade africa (18 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$109.99CADArtist: Godfred France
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
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$120.99CADArtist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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$109.99CADArtist: 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
Senufo Poro
Fair Trade African Tribal Style Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana
Senufo Poro, Fair Trade African Tribal Style Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana
Sinclair Yao Daley
The Senufo peoples of Mali and Cote d'Ivoire are agricultural, prizing farming skills above all others. Sinclair Yao Daley presents this hand-carved wood mask, representing the kind of mask that might... read more$164.99CADArtist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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
Noble Giraffe
Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Noble Giraffe, Fair Trade African Wood Wall Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Ernestina Oppong Asante
From Ernestina Oppong Asante in Ghana, this mask of a giraffe captures the creature's peaceful and sociable nature of the giraffe. The sese wood wall mask is crafted and painted by hand, expertly... read more$151.99CADArtist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
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
Spirit that Flies
Fair Trade Wood Mask from Africa
Spirit that Flies, Fair Trade Wood Mask from Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
A checkerboard pattern tops this intriguing carving by Salihu Ibrahim. Shaped like a chirping bird, it features a single horn. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Côte d'Ivoire, and these... read more$123.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
God is Supreme
Men's Fair Trade Sterling Silver Signet Ring from Africa
God is Supreme, Men's Fair Trade Sterling Silver Signet Ring from Africa
Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Ghana's famed Gye Nyame symbol emerges in this design by Joycelyn Sena Zigah; its rotating form means, "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout... read more$209.99CAD$189.25CADArtist: Joycelyn Sena Zigah
Companionship
Fair Trade Wood Mask
Companionship, Fair Trade Wood Mask
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Sharing facial features, a black and yellow mask symbolizes unity among races in the art of Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng. "I designed this mask as a symbol of the harmony that could exist between... read more$178.99CADArtist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
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$151.99CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
Bwa Butterfly Bird
Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Bwa Butterfly Bird, Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However, art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in... read more$145.99CADArtist: Salihu Ibrahim
She Loves Life
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture
She Loves Life, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture
Anna Yawson
Named Walayo – a Ga word meaning "A woman who enjoys life," this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the... read more$164.99CADArtist: Anna Yawson
Transformation
Fair Trade Wood Folding Table
Transformation, Fair Trade Wood Folding Table
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Traditional motifs in brass repoussé adorn the surface and legs of this accent table. Carved by hand, the versatile design folds for storage. Daniel Nyadedzor works in African sese wood to create a... read more$171.99CAD$154.61CADArtist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor