hand painted (7 items)
Susuu
Colorful Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Bird Motif
Susuu, Colorful Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Bird Motif
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Hand-painted with vibrant and luminous colors, this African sese wood mask is a testimony of Ghana's cultural richness. As a creation by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the artwork has traditional details around... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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$54.99$49.49Artist: Awudu Saaed
Hausa Love
West African Handmade Wood Mask
Hausa Love, West African Handmade Wood Mask
Saeed Musah
Soyayya or "love" is an especially important concept to the Hausa people, particularly love that is built on a foundation of truth. Crafted from sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Saeed Musah... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Saeed Musah
Bridal Elegance
Fair Trade Wood Mask
Bridal Elegance, Fair Trade Wood Mask
Juliana Akandas
Elegant and surreal, this mask personifies a bride of the Hausa (Ghana) tribe. Referred to as Hajiah, the bridal mask is painted bright blue and adorned with brass plates. The design by Juliana... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Juliana Akandas
Hausa Spiritual Protector
Handmade Wood Mask from Africa
Hausa Spiritual Protector, Handmade Wood Mask from Africa
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
A bird poses on the forehead of this imposing mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He names it Sahafi, a Hausa word meaning "spiritual protection." Strong African rubberwood contours are carved and... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Family Values
Hausa Wood Mask
Family Values, Hausa Wood Mask
Sefah Mohammed
Admirer of history and traditions, Sefah Mohammed replicates the goro mask with loyal detail. Meaning "kola nut" in the Hausa language, it is reminiscent of the Songhai Empire and it... read more$104.99$94.49Artist: Sefah Mohammed
Zurufi
African Mask Hand Carved Wood Recycled Beads
Zurufi, African Mask Hand Carved Wood Recycled Beads
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Colorful beads adorn a mask of bereaved expression by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower," he explains. "They believe... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu