trade beads (13 items)
Spirit of the Blue Deer
Fair Trade Huichol Hand Beaded Papier Mache Mask
Spirit of the Blue Deer, Fair Trade Huichol Hand Beaded Papier Mache Mask
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
A mask to commemorate Huichol customs, this piece celebrates Tamaxi Wuimare, the spirit of the blue deer. Known as Kawuyumaire, this deer is regarded as the Huichol people's older brother; he is a... read more$244.99$220.49Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Kasai River God
Congolese wood African mask
Kasai River God, Congolese wood African mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A solemn mask with a powerful visage, this work work by Salihu Ibrahim represents the Kasai River God, of the Pende people. The sese wood mask is carved by hand and embellished with colorful trade... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Kindly River Goddess
Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Kindly River Goddess, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
The Kasai River Goddess looks kindly upon the Pende people, offering them safe passage as they cross the waters. Salihu Ibrahim invokes her presence in the form of a highly ornate mask, carved by hand... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
River Goddess
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
River Goddess, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
A divine inhabitant of Zairian waters, this mask represents the Kasai River Goddess of the Pende people. Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this extraordinary replica from seasoned sese wood and embellishes... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
River God
Congo Zaire Wood Mask
River God, Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art and spirituality of the Pende people, crafting this extraordinary vision of the Kasai River God. Ibrahim masterfully carves the mask from sese wood and adorns it with... read more$269.99$242.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
River Goddess
Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask
River Goddess, Hand Beaded Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of Zaire. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads, and the piece... read more$209.99$188.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ancient River Goddess
Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Ancient River Goddess, Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Bright beadwork adorns the serene features of a river goddess. Salihu Ibrahim creates an image from the Pende people of the Congo. Tassels of red thread complement the trade seed beads, and the piece... read more$224.99$202.49Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
King Enthroned
Akan wood mask
King Enthroned, Akan wood mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Intricate motifs embossed in aluminum crisscross the forehead of a wise countenance, and antique trade seed beads add color to the cheeks. Designer Nana Adu Amankwapam I selects seasoned sese wood to... read more$84.99$76.49Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Star Watcher
African Recycled Glass Beaded Multicolored Sese Wood Mask
Star Watcher, African Recycled Glass Beaded Multicolored Sese Wood Mask
Abdulai Osman Adam
A watchful face adorns the wall, featuring a star-like image in aluminum that adorns the center. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts this African mask by hand of sese wood, adding petite beads... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
Ngil Masquerade
African Aluminum Wood Mask in Black and White from Ghana
Ngil Masquerade, African Aluminum Wood Mask in Black and White from Ghana
Abdulai Osman Adam
Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts this African mask of sese wood covered with embossed aluminum sheet. Petite beads of recycled glass and brass eyes complete the design. Black and white in... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
Kafo Horns
Black and White Beaded African Wood Horn Wall Mask of Power
Kafo Horns, Black and White Beaded African Wood Horn Wall Mask of Power
Awudu Saaed
Awudu Saaed shares his experience with the original design of this wall mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, decorating the face and shoulders with black and white recycled glass beads. Said to... read more$87.99$79.19Artist: Awudu Saaed
Green Ngil
African Aluminum and Sese Wood Mask in Green from Ghana
Green Ngil, African Aluminum and Sese Wood Mask in Green from Ghana
Abdulai Osman Adam
Carved of sese wood and covered with embossed aluminum sheet in green, this African mask features petite beads of recycled glass. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam crafts the mask by hand in the... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam