decorative masks (12 items)
Guro Elephant I
Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask
Guro Elephant I, Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world.... read more$214.99$193.49Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Chameleon
Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Chameleon, Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Victor Addo Biney
With a chameleon on its forehead and a smaller mask on the crown, this mask represents the customs and traditions of the Asafo people. They have adopted the chameleon as their symbol, for the Asafo... read more$219.99$197.99Artist: Victor Addo Biney
Dark Giraffes
Giraffe-Themed African Wood and Aluminum Mask
Dark Giraffes, Giraffe-Themed African Wood and Aluminum Mask
Ibrahim Mohammed
Carved from sese wood and decorated with pieces of embossed aluminum, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Mohammed. He diligently realizes the images of two giraffes into the... read more$209.99$188.99Artist: Ibrahim Mohammed
Eagle Head
African Wood Mask with an Eagle on Top from Ghana
Eagle Head, African Wood Mask with an Eagle on Top from Ghana
Kwasi George
Decorating the top of this African mask, the figure of an eagle is hand-carved from sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George creates this mask, which depicts a face with lidded eyes and an open mouth.... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Kwasi George
Sankofa Head
African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana
Sankofa Head, African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana
Alex Ansah Ampofo
Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. The forehead features the image of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its... read more$199.99$179.99Artist: Alex Ansah Ampofo
Blue Deer
African Sese Wood Deer Mask Crafted in Ghana
Blue Deer, African Sese Wood Deer Mask Crafted in Ghana
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Ghana's Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a wonderful African mask from sese wood. The inspiration is the deer, a tender creature often related to gentleness and unconditional love. This decorative item... read more$124.99$112.49Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Two Birds
Bird-Themed African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana
Two Birds, Bird-Themed African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. The mask features two birds perched atop the head... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Glorious Apata
Fish-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Glorious Apata, Fish-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the... read more$134.99$121.49Artist: Winfred Korley
Colorful Apata
Colorful Fish-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Colorful Apata, Colorful Fish-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Named Apata, an Akan word meaning "tilapia," this African mask celebrates the fruits of the ocean. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is carved from sese wood in the... read more$129.99$116.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Traditional Antelope
African Sese Wood Antelope Mask Crafted in Ghana
Traditional Antelope, African Sese Wood Antelope Mask Crafted in Ghana
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Ghana's Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a wondrous African mask from sese wood. The inspiration is the antelope—a common species in Africa—often believed to be the messenger of gods and divine spirits.... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Wildlife of Africa
Ghanaian Aluminum and Recycled Glass Beaded Animal Wall Mask
Wildlife of Africa, Ghanaian Aluminum and Recycled Glass Beaded Animal Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this stunning rubberwood mask that adds a bright touch of nature to the home. A delightful yellow bird is perched at the center of the forehead, flanked by beautiful red... read more$149.99$134.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mighty Eagle Garuda
Hand Carved Suar Wood Eagle Garuda Mask from Bali
Mighty Eagle Garuda, Hand Carved Suar Wood Eagle Garuda Mask from Bali
Subrata Family
This elegant mask by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family depicts Garuda, a bird-like creature of Balinese Hindu legend. She carves the image from suar wood with both eagle and human... read more$167.99$151.19Artist: Subrata Family