african masks (21 items)
Heart of Grief
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Heart of Grief, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
With eyes closed, a face is filled with sorrow in this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower," he explains. "They... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Tell the Good News
Tall Narrow African Mask with Brass and Aluminum
Tell the Good News, Tall Narrow African Mask with Brass and Aluminum
Ali Ibrahim
Boasting a tall topknot, this African mask is long and narrow. The stern visage reveals elegant symmetry in its form and patterns. Demonstrating his imagination and expertise, Ali Ibrahim adds richly... read more$119.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Ibibio Leader
Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Ibibio Leader, Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
A yellow African mask smiles in this expression of Ibibio art. "I was inspired by an Ibibio tribal mask I saw in Nigeria," Sinclair Yao Daley says. Working in hand-carved sese wood, he... read more$79.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Bliss
Circular Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana
Bliss, Circular Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana
Abdulai Osman Adam
With eyes closed in apparent bliss, this mask depicts a person with a very round face. Graceful borders are painted by hand and embellished with aluminum repoussé. Working with native sese wood... read more$79.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
Saniya
Beaded African Mask Hand-carved Wood
Saniya, Beaded African Mask Hand-carved Wood
Awudu Saaed
Inspired by his Hausa heritage, Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this mask featuring a stylized saniya (cow) on the forehead. Saaed carves this sese wood mask by hand and decorates it... read more$54.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
Victory at Last
Artisan Carved Bird Theme Authentic African Mask
Victory at Last, Artisan Carved Bird Theme Authentic African Mask
Akoma of West Africa
Reaching downward to caress the forehead with its beak, a graceful bird crowns this bearded African mask. Carved by hand, the design arises from the creative imagination of Akoma of West Africa... read more$144.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
God's Bounty
African Wood Mask
God's Bounty, African Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask conveys a quiet joy. Its colorful contours are hand carved from seasoned African rubberwood and beautifully painted. Seed beads of recycled glass adorn the cheeks and... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Sangaya
African wood mask
Sangaya, African wood mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Carved by hand from African rubberwood, this Sangaya mask is used by the Mgbakpa people of Nigeria during their millet festival. Its name means "promise of love" and shows appreciation of... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Maigaya
Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Maigaya, Hand Carved Nigerian Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Wearing the colors of Africa, this mask symbolizes Maigaya or faithfulness, in the Hausa language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu recreates the Nigerian mask with exceptional detail as he crafts the African... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Harvest Chief II
Handcrafted African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Harvest Chief II, Handcrafted African Wood Mask Nigerian Harvest
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
The Gabogi people of Nigeria celebrate a good harvest during the Mashgu Festival, when the chief wears the Bariwa or Authority mask. Impressed by its beauty, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a faithful... read more$59.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mumuye Pride
African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Mumuye Pride, African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
The mask of the Mumuye people features small dark eyes on a whitened face. Once upon a time this type of mask was used during pre-war ceremonies; today they are worn during rainmaking ceremonies and... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Igbo Tradition
Igbo-Style Wood Mask Hand-Crafted in Ghana
Igbo Tradition, Igbo-Style Wood Mask Hand-Crafted in Ghana
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Igbo people of Nigeria are universally known for their traditional masks used for sacred rituals and ceremonies. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude pays tribute to these masks with a... read more$229.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Mumuye Pride
African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Mumuye Pride, African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
The mask of the Mumuye people features small dark eyes on a whitened face. Once upon a time this type of mask was used during pre-war ceremonies; today they are worn during rainmaking ceremonies and... read more$119.99$83.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Yoruba Pride
African Yoruba Tribe Hand Crafted Yellow Wood Wall Mask
Yoruba Pride, African Yoruba Tribe Hand Crafted Yellow Wood Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Ghana'a Christopher Nyasafo pays homage to Nigeria's Yoruba people through his woodcaving expertise, replicating this impressive mask. Yourba masks can be found in shrines as well as worn during... read more$169.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Festac Queen Idia
Antiqued African Wood Mask of Queen Idia Nigeria Festac
Festac Queen Idia, Antiqued African Wood Mask of Queen Idia Nigeria Festac
Frank Odei Amoani
A mask to honor ancestors, this one is largely known as "Festac." It commemorates the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask... read more$94.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Bozo on the Niger
African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Bozo on the Niger, African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Christopher Nyasafo
"This type of mask is related to good fortune," says Christopher Nyasafo of this mask. Replicating the art of the Bozo people of Nigeria, this horned mask is associated with a good fishing... read more$124.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Harvest Festival
Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask from Africa
Harvest Festival, Artisan Crafted Nigerian Wood Mask from Africa
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey carves a beautiful sese wood replica of the Suaga mask of the Mambila people. They live south of the Adamana Mountains on the border between Cameroon and Nigeria -- either can be... read more$99.99Artist: Robert Nortey
Fulani Maiden
Nigerian Wood Mask
Fulani Maiden, Nigerian Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Demure and beautiful, a maiden from Africa's Fula tribe is depicted in a mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu shapes the piece from seasoned African rubberwood. Painted by hand, it receives applications of... read more$84.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Protect My Baby
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Protect My Baby, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Long eyelashes frame watchful eyes in a face that is sweetly feminine. Carved by hand of African African rubberwood, this beautiful mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Such masks are used... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Unfortunate
Nigerian wood mask
Unfortunate, Nigerian wood mask
Sefah Mohammed
Brilliant colors distinguish this beautiful mask, and a bird appears on the forehead. By Sefah Mohammed, it is adorned with African beads and ornate aluminum repoussé. "In Southern Nigeria, this... read more$104.99Artist: Sefah Mohammed