art masks (7 items)
God's Bounty
African Wood Mask
God's Bounty, African Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask conveys a quiet joy. Its colorful contours are hand carved from seasoned African rubberwood and beautifully painted. Seed beads of recycled glass adorn the cheeks and... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Heart Fortunes
Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask
Heart Fortunes, Fair Trade Nigerian Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
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... read more$179.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Unfortunate
Nigerian wood mask
Unfortunate, Nigerian wood mask
Sefah Mohammed
Brilliant colors distinguish this beautiful mask, and a bird appears on the forehead. By Sefah Mohammed, it is adorned with African beads and ornate aluminum repoussé. "In Southern Nigeria, this... read more$104.99Artist: Sefah Mohammed
Mumuye Pride
African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Mumuye Pride, African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
The mask of the Mumuye people features small dark eyes on a whitened face. Once upon a time this type of mask was used during pre-war ceremonies; today they are worn during rainmaking ceremonies and... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Bozo on the Niger
African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Bozo on the Niger, African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand
Christopher Nyasafo
"This type of mask is related to good fortune," says Christopher Nyasafo of this mask. Replicating the art of the Bozo people of Nigeria, this horned mask is associated with a good fishing... read more$124.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Ibibio Leader
Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Ibibio Leader, Ibibio Tribe African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
A yellow African mask smiles in this expression of Ibibio art. "I was inspired by an Ibibio tribal mask I saw in Nigeria," Sinclair Yao Daley says. Working in hand-carved sese wood, he... read more$79.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa