protective mask (6 items)
Nafana Pride
African Wall Mask from Bedu Tribe for Protection and Dance
Nafana Pride, African Wall Mask from Bedu Tribe for Protection and Dance
Christopher Nyasafo
In pink and cream, this replica mask from Ivory Coast's Nafana people is worn by dancers during ceremonies and it is designed to get rid of harmful spirits. Ghanaian master carver Christopher Nyasafo... read more$104.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Bridal Protection
African Carved Mask
Bridal Protection, African Carved Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. It is worn to ensure the newlyweds will have children. They believe that by keeping their... read more$89.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Protection and Blessings
Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Protection and Blessings, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Crowned with the image of a crested bird, this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted... read more$127.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bird Protector
Ivoirian wood mask
Bird Protector, Ivoirian wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people... read more$117.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Guro Rooster
Blue African Mask with Bird
Guro Rooster, Blue African Mask with Bird
Salihu Ibrahim
A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits... read more$157.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ivoirian Flamingo Guardian
Hand Carved Ivoirian African Mask
Ivoirian Flamingo Guardian, Hand Carved Ivoirian African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A flamingo spreads graceful wings above a quiet face in a gesture of protection. Serenely lovely, symmetrical features convey a sensation of peace and well being. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece from... read more$154.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim