african masks (36 items)
Alert Boa Warrior
Congolese wood African mask
Alert Boa Warrior, Congolese wood African mask
Evans Doe Martey
Evans Doe Martey presents an image from the Boa people who live in the savannas in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are known for their masks. Featuring large ears that... read more$239.99Artist: Evans Doe Martey
Congo Purification
Artisan Carved Congolese Ritual African Mask
Congo Purification, Artisan Carved Congolese Ritual African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Carved by hand, this handsome mask depicts a personage from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo, formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye.... read more$99.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Bakota Spirit
Congolese wood mask
Bakota Spirit, Congolese wood mask
Awudu Saaed
Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon, Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead, an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth, while hand-embossed aluminum and... read more$69.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
Yaka Rites
Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White
Yaka Rites, Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White
Christopher Nyasafo
The Yaka people who dwell along the Kwango River inspire this elegant African mask. Christopher Nyasafo carves the imposing image from sese wood and paints it by hand. Masks are very important in the... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Gabonese Abstraction
Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo
Gabonese Abstraction, Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo
Christopher Nyasafo
Abstract in concept, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic... read more$104.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Kindly River Goddess
Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Kindly River Goddess, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand... read more$179.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kasai River God
Congolese wood African mask
Kasai River God, Congolese wood African mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A solemn mask with a powerful visage, this work work by Salihu Ibrahim represents the Kasai River God, of the Pende people. The sese wood mask is carved by hand and embellished with colorful trade... read more$179.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Blessings
Unique Wood Wall Mask
Blessings, Unique Wood Wall Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
"When the fetish priest of the Bakongo people needs to consult with their ancestors and ask for their blessing, he wears this mask," explains Nana Adu Amankwapam I. He carves this fabulous... read more$84.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Teke-Tsaye Ritual
Circular Orange African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Teke-Tsaye Ritual, Circular Orange African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Christopher Nyasafo
With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye... read more$114.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Teke-Tsaye
Artisan Crafted Colorful Teke-Tsaye African Mask
Teke-Tsaye, Artisan Crafted Colorful Teke-Tsaye African Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo crafts a beautiful African mask from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, it represents... read more$129.99$65Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Bapende Celebration
African Beaded Male Rital Mask
Bapende Celebration, African Beaded Male Rital Mask
Kobina Asmah
This glistening mask with long horns replicates those used by Congo's Bapende people during male initiation rites. Kobina Asmah hand-carves the sese wood mask and decorates it with glass beads and... read more$87.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
River Goddess
Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask
River Goddess, Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of Zaire. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads, and the piece... read more$209.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kidumu Rite
Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Kidumu Rite, Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo crafts a beautiful African mask from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, it represents... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Ancient River Goddess
Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Ancient River Goddess, Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of the Congo. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads, and the piece... read more$224.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Disguise
Fair Trade Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Disguise, Fair Trade Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this imposing mask is carved and painted by hand. The face is brown and black, while richly embossed aluminum adds beautiful textures. "This mask is used by several pygmy... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Punisher
Handmade African Wood Wall Mask
Punisher, Handmade African Wood Wall Mask
Eddison Agbeko
This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is... read more$109.99Artist: Eddison Agbeko
Songe Marriage
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Songe Marriage, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Godfred France
Carved by hand from African sese wood, this handsome mask is the work of Godfred France. Diagonal lines flow from the eyes to the elongated chin while parallel curves follow the lines of the eyes.... read more$67.99Artist: Godfred France
Luba Death Mask
Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa
Luba Death Mask, Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
His eyes are closed forever, yet they seem to gaze protectively from beyond the grave. Incised with concentric circles in warm earth colors, this mask is representative of the Lubo, a Bantu speaking... read more$127.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kind Neighbor
Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Kind Neighbor, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Songye people of Congo honor the kindest person in their community with this stunning mask. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the art of this admirable tribe, which is governed by a chief who depends on... read more$129.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Brave Hunter
Hand Made Wood Mask
Brave Hunter, Hand Made Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive, hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of... read more$147.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Secret Initiation
Congolese Wood Wall Mask
Secret Initiation, Congolese Wood Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves a compelling mask inspired by the customs of the Songye people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Featuring three horns, this sese wood mask replicates the one worn... read more$129.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Keeping Order
Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Keeping Order, Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Robert Nortey
This highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repoussé, its colors are red and black. "This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic... read more$129.99$90.99Artist: Robert Nortey
River Goddess
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
River Goddess, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A divine inhabitant of Zairian waters, this mask represents the Kasai River Goddess of the Pende people. Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this extraordinary replica from seasoned sese wood and embellishes... read more$169.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
River Goddess
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
River Goddess, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A divine inhabitant of Zairian waters, this mask represents the Kasai River Goddess of the Pende people. Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this extraordinary replica from seasoned sese wood and embellishes... read more$169.99$118.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Pride of Womanhood
Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Pride of Womanhood, Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Juliana Akandas
Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo, such... read more$99.99Artist: Juliana Akandas
Chockwe Initiation Celebration
Handmade Sese Wood Wall Mask
Chockwe Initiation Celebration, Handmade Sese Wood Wall Mask
Evans Doe Martey
Glaring with fierce expression, this mask is worn by young Chockwe men during their initiation rites into adulthood. Evans Doe Martey carves by hand a faithful sese wood replica featuring long... read more$189.99Artist: Evans Doe Martey
Congo Medicine Man
Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Congo Medicine Man, Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Victor Yao Delanyo
This solemn mask features the grave visage of a worried medicine man. Victor Yao Delanyo hand-carves this piece according to the customs of the Basonge people from Congo. Named Fwebe (Chief), it is... read more$69.99Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
Congo Tribal Chief
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Congo Tribal Chief, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Victor Yao Delanyo
Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask, reserved for tribal chiefs, or baluba. Oval in shape, the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is... read more$69.99Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
Songe Wise One
Hand Made Sese Wood Wall Mask
Songe Wise One, Hand Made Sese Wood Wall Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
His eyes are attentive and, when he opens his mouth to speak, he does so carefully with great prudence. Carved by hand, this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I comes from the Songe people of the... read more$69.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Lulua Protector
African Tribal Mask
Lulua Protector, African Tribal Mask
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey crafts this mask in the tradition of the Lulua (also Bena Lulua) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They believe the mask will protect them against evil spirits. Nortey carves... read more$89.99Artist: Robert Nortey
Baluba Hunter
Hand Carved Wood Congo Wall Mask from West Africa
Baluba Hunter, Hand Carved Wood Congo Wall Mask from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Baluba people are grassland and forest-dwelling hunters native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inspired by their ancient traditions, West African artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude carves this... read more$149.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Bemba Healer
African Bemba Healer Wall Mask Zoomorphic Man from Ghana
Bemba Healer, African Bemba Healer Wall Mask Zoomorphic Man from Ghana
Eva Asantewa Amakye
This mask of striking zoopomorphic features replicates those worn by the Bemba people of Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. They are also known as Babemba, meaning "People of the Lake"... read more$109.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Basasa Marriage
Sese Wood and Aluminum African Marriage Mask from Ghana
Basasa Marriage, Sese Wood and Aluminum African Marriage Mask from Ghana
Abubakari Alhassan
Abubakari Alhassan hand-carves this mask of Ghanaian sese wood. The mask is accented with paint and embossed aluminum sheet for a striking look. The artisan designs the piece after the style of... read more$109.99Artist: Abubakari Alhassan
Kete Pride III
Pink Kete Tribe Replica Mask Artisan Crafted African Art
Kete Pride III, Pink Kete Tribe Replica Mask Artisan Crafted African Art
Christopher Nyasafo
Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary helmet masks of the Kete people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In pink and brown, the sese wood wall mask is carved and painted by hand with... read more$159.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
River God
Congo Zaire Wood Mask
River God, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art and spirituality of the Pende people, crafting this extraordinary vision of the Kasai River God. Ibrahim masterfully carves the mask from sese wood and adorns it with... read more$269.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Lega Sorcerer
Congolese wood mask
Lega Sorcerer, Congolese wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
An African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo-Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of... read more$99.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim