african masks (6 items)
Warrior Dance
Handmade Beninese Wood Mask
Warrior Dance, Handmade Beninese Wood Mask
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey replicates the Adzogbo dance mask, which originates in Benin. Meaning "War Ritual," the Adzogbo dance is performed only by men so they may display their physical strength and... read more$89.99Artist: Robert Nortey
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
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$79.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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
Veiled Queen
Beninese Wood Wall Mask
Veiled Queen, Beninese Wood Wall Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
An extraordinary mask, this piece captures the poise and elegance of a Benin queen. An unusually expressive piece, this veiled woman is hand-carved from sese wood. The people of Benin celebrate their... read more$94.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I