african masks (3 items)
King Kpengla
Beninese African Mask
King Kpengla, Beninese African Mask
Awudu Saaed
A sparrow and a gun are symbols of Kpengla, a king from Dahomey in Benin. Kpengla was able to free Dahomey from the Oyo Empire. The images appear on the forehead of this handcrafted African mask by... read more$49.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
King Houegbadja
Royal Beninese African Mask
King Houegbadja, Royal Beninese African Mask
Awudu Saaed
A fish, hook and net are symbols of Houegbadja, the first king of Dahomey in Benin. A brilliant administrator, Houegbadja established the royal palaces at Abomey and their ceremonies. The images... read more$67.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
Merci
African wood mask
Merci, African wood mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Hand-carved from African rubberwood, this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu honors the customs and traditions of Benin's Barimba people. They give the mask to their guests at their thanksgiving festival.... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu