carved mask (7 items)
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$139.99$125.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
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$124.99$112.49Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Yoruban Man
Nigerian wood mask
Yoruban Man, Nigerian wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley carves a mask that depicts a Yoruban man from Nigeria. The jovial elder wears a crimson cap, and whiskers frame his face. "This is my own design," the artisan explains.... read more$87.99$79.19Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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$94.99$85.49Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Heart Fortunes
Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask
Heart Fortunes, Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim crafts an impressive mask in the tradition of Nigeria’s Hausa people. Known as Zuchiya ("Heart"), the mask is believed to bring good fortune to those who live in the household... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
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$229.99$206.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
A Great King
Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
A Great King, Nigerian Wood Wall Mask
Kobina Asmah
Stern and beautiful, this elegant mask represents the great king who founded the Nigerian town of Ife. Kobina Asmah works in native sese wood to carve the face, adding rich applications of embossed... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Kobina Asmah