Name: African wood mask, Strong Protector
SKU: 168103

Sweet Agbevivi Hand Carved Wood and Raffia African Mask from Ghana

Ralph Kwasi Agudze

(8)

Exercising his natural ability for handcrafts, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze carves this African mask by hand from local sese wood, accenting the face with a beard of raffia fibers. He finishes the mask by sanding it and rubbing it with clay to give it a rustic finish, naming it Agbevivi, a Ewe word meaning "life is sweet."

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
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Gecko Spirit Ceramic vase

Samuel Lovi

(8)

Evoking a mask, Samuel Lovi crafts a vase with faces that gaze in both directions. A gecko poses on the forehead, giving the design its name. Bright colors cover the ceramic vessel, and raffia earrings adorn it.

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Wakanda Supervillain Action Comics-Themed Sese Wood Mask Carved in Ghana

Philip Dankwa

(1)

Inspired by the American comic book villain synonymous with Africanfuturism following its recent success in theatres, Ghanaian artist Philip Dankwa explores the future of his continent, expressing his visions in this original mask. Dankwa carves sese wood and forms a beard from raffia palm fiber to achieve the shape of his mask, painting and weathering the surface to create its rustic finish.

$154.99 Wholesale

$154.99
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Heart Fortunes Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

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 where it hangs. Zuchiya is carved from sese wood and adorned by cotton fabric. Ibrahim fashions the hair and beard from jute and raffia and adorns it with cane adornments.

$194.99 Wholesale

$194.99
Wan Dance Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Horns from Ghana

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Masks like this one are typically used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace. During this festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their blessings. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim recreates that tradition with this mask, handcrafted of sese wood with horns atop the head and raffia fibers adorning the ears.

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
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Strong Protector Handcrafted African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Salihu Ibrahim crafts a striking mask intended to protect and fight evil where it hangs. He calls the mask Toura, which in the language of Ghana's Hausa people means "Strong." Ibrahim crafts the mask by hand with sese wood featuring a jute hair and beard, as well as a headdress trimmed with raffia. Red cotton threads trim the aluminum mask over the large, expressive eyes.

$199.99 Wholesale

$199.99
Wan Celebration Handcrafted Sese Wood African Wan Tribe Mask from Ghana

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace, this mask makes a striking addition to your home. During the Danfra festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their blessings. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim recreates that tradition with this mask, handcrafted of sese wood with horns atop the head and raffia fibers adorning the ears.

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
Ivory Fringe Handmade Natural Fiber and Cotton Shoulder Bag

Nurul Madjid

(4)

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's beautiful round shoulder bag. The Balinese artisan weaves strands of agel grass to create the bag, outfitting her creation with knitted cotton fringe and straps. "Working with these materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who works with natural materials, like water hyacinth, raffia, and agel grass. Inside, a white linen lining keeps your valuables cushioned.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Firespitter African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

The Kponyugo mask, sometimes known as the "firespitter" mask, is an important ceremonial mask for the Senufo people of Mali, the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Its fierce appearance is intended to elicit uncertainty and apprehension, and it is commonly used during funeral rituals to scare away malevolent spirits. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the mask with extraordinary attention to detail. Featuring horns, pointy tusks, sharp-looking teeth, and a raffia mane, the visage is fearsome.

$407.99 Wholesale

$407.99
Agel Wheel Hand Made Agel Grass and Leather Shoulder Bag

Nurul Madjid

(4)

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's beautiful round shoulder bag. The Balinese artisan weaves strands of agel grass to create the bag, outfitting her creation with two leather straps for a modern look. "Working with these materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who works with natural materials, like water hyacinth, raffia, and agel grass. Inside, a cotton lining keeps your valuables cushioned, while an open pocket gives you a little extra room.

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Green Crescent Handwoven Pineapple Leaf Shoulder Bag with Leather Straps

Nurul Madjid

(4)

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's stylish shoulder bag inspired by the striking shape of the crescent moon. Balinese artisans expertly weave pineapple leaves to create the celadon-hued bag, outfitting it with two brown leather straps for a modern look. "Working with natural materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who uses water hyacinth, raffia and agel grass, among others, for her unique designs. Inside, a linen lining keeps your valuables cushioned while an open pocket gives you a little extra room.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99

Featured Reviews

Nigerian wood and jute mask, 'Heart Fortunes'

Joseph

May 29, 2021

Fantastic craftsmanship

Very well made! I think I this artists biggest fan. His work is so amazing and the talent and art is obvious!!

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Senufo Kponyugo Mask, 'Firespitter'

jim pawlak

Dec 20, 2016

African Mask review

It is beautiful piece of art work. It will fit right in with my collection of African art. Is there a way I can contact the artist? I'd like to send him pictures of my collection. It might give him some ideas for future carvings.

African wood mask, 'Strong Protector'

Oumarou

Nov 20, 2021

Excellent

Extremely good quality highly pleased. thank you .came as advertised and nicely packaged.incredibly satisfied.

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