hand carved (32 items)
Baluba Hunter
Hand Carved Wood Congo Wall Mask from West Africa
Baluba Hunter, Hand Carved Wood Congo Wall Mask from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Baluba people are grassland and forest-dwelling hunters native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inspired by their ancient traditions, West African artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude carves this... read more$149.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Teke-Tsaye Ritual
Circular Orange African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Teke-Tsaye Ritual, Circular Orange African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana
Christopher Nyasafo
With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye... read more$114.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Brave Hunter
Hand Made Wood Mask
Brave Hunter, Hand Made Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive, hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of... read more$147.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Songye Kifwebe
Handmade Congolese Wood Wall Mask with Bird Accent
Songye Kifwebe, Handmade Congolese Wood Wall Mask with Bird Accent
Salihu Ibrahim
In the language of the Songye peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, kifwebe are masks that represent spirits and feature striations. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a hand-carved sese wood... read more$129.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bapende Celebration
African Beaded Male Rital Mask
Bapende Celebration, African Beaded Male Rital Mask
Kobina Asmah
This glistening mask with long horns replicates those used by Congo's Bapende people during male initiation rites. Kobina Asmah hand-carves the sese wood mask and decorates it with glass beads and... read more$87.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Basasa Marriage
Sese Wood and Aluminum African Marriage Mask from Ghana
Basasa Marriage, Sese Wood and Aluminum African Marriage Mask from Ghana
Abubakari Alhassan
Abubakari Alhassan hand-carves this mask of Ghanaian sese wood. The mask is accented with paint and embossed aluminum sheet for a striking look. The artisan designs the piece after the style of... read more$109.99Artist: Abubakari Alhassan
Secret Initiation
Congolese Wood Wall Mask
Secret Initiation, Congolese Wood Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves a compelling mask inspired by the customs of the Songye people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Featuring three horns, this sese wood mask replicates the one worn... read more$129.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Congo Medicine Man
Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Congo Medicine Man, Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Victor Yao Delanyo
This solemn mask features the grave visage of a worried medicine man. Victor Yao Delanyo hand-carves this piece according to the customs of the Basonge people from Congo. Named Fwebe (Chief), it is... read more$69.99Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
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$169.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Songe Marriage
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Songe Marriage, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Godfred France
Carved by hand from African sese wood, this handsome mask is the work of Godfred France. Diagonal lines flow from the eyes to the elongated chin while parallel curves follow the lines of the eyes.... read more$67.99Artist: Godfred France
Congo Purification
Artisan Carved Congolese Ritual African Mask
Congo Purification, Artisan Carved Congolese Ritual African Mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Carved by hand, this handsome mask depicts a personage from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo, formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye.... read more$99.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Blessings
Unique Wood Wall Mask
Blessings, Unique Wood Wall Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
"When the fetish priest of the Bakongo people needs to consult with their ancestors and ask for their blessing, he wears this mask," explains Nana Adu Amankwapam I. He carves this fabulous... read more$84.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Songe Wise One
Hand Made Sese Wood Wall Mask
Songe Wise One, Hand Made Sese Wood Wall Mask
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
His eyes are attentive and, when he opens his mouth to speak, he does so carefully with great prudence. Carved by hand, this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I comes from the Songe people of the... read more$69.99Artist: Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Chockwe Initiation Celebration
Handmade Sese Wood Wall Mask
Chockwe Initiation Celebration, Handmade Sese Wood Wall Mask
Evans Doe Martey
Glaring with fierce expression, this mask is worn by young Chockwe men during their initiation rites into adulthood. Evans Doe Martey carves by hand a faithful sese wood replica featuring long... read more$189.99Artist: Evans Doe Martey
Pende Culture
Bearded Wood Mask in Western Pende Style
Pende Culture, Bearded Wood Mask in Western Pende Style
Christopher Nyasafo
This intriguing mask from Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo is styled after those of the Western Pende peoples, an ethnic group in the south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is carved by hand... read more$157.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Congo Tribal Chief
Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Congo Tribal Chief, Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask
Victor Yao Delanyo
Victor Yao Delanyo celebrates Congo traditions with this elegant mask, reserved for tribal chiefs, or baluba. Oval in shape, the mask features big round eyes and a half-open mouth; the expression is... read more$69.99Artist: Victor Yao Delanyo
Flying Protector
Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Flying Protector, Hand Beaded Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art of Zaire with this ornate mask. It is a replica of Pande and Kasai tribal origin, which he carves of sese wood featuring a bird over the forehead and nose. The mask... read more$199.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bajokwe Soothsayer
Congolese wood mask
Bajokwe Soothsayer, Congolese wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Carved by hand, this handsome mask depicts a soothsayer from the Bajokwe tribe of Congo, formerly Zaire. Sinclair Yao Daley gives it a smooth finish with rich brown color from natural cola nut dye.... read more$97.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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$179.99Artist: 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$179.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bemba Healer
African Bemba Healer Wall Mask Zoomorphic Man from Ghana
Bemba Healer, African Bemba Healer Wall Mask Zoomorphic Man from Ghana
Eva Asantewa Amakye
This mask of striking zoopomorphic features replicates those worn by the Bemba people of Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. They are also known as Babemba, meaning "People of the Lake"... read more$109.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Kete Pride III
Pink Kete Tribe Replica Mask Artisan Crafted African Art
Kete Pride III, Pink Kete Tribe Replica Mask Artisan Crafted African Art
Christopher Nyasafo
Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary helmet masks of the Kete people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In pink and brown, the sese wood wall mask is carved and painted by hand with... read more$159.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Harvest Feast
Zaire wood mask
Harvest Feast, Zaire wood mask
Abubakari Alhassan
This mask of stunning beauty is reserved for the festival that celebrates the millet harvest. Abubakari Alhassan carves the sese wood mask by hand and decorates it with painted details ornately... read more$169.99Artist: Abubakari Alhassan
Gabonese Abstraction
Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo
Gabonese Abstraction, Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo
Christopher Nyasafo
Abstract in concept, this African mask represents those used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society. Christopher Nyasafo takes his inspiration from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic... read more$104.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Lulua Protector
African Tribal Mask
Lulua Protector, African Tribal Mask
Robert Nortey
Robert Nortey crafts this mask in the tradition of the Lulua (also Bena Lulua) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They believe the mask will protect them against evil spirits. Nortey carves... read more$89.99Artist: Robert Nortey
Teke-Tsaye
Artisan Crafted Colorful Teke-Tsaye African Mask
Teke-Tsaye, Artisan Crafted Colorful Teke-Tsaye African Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo crafts a beautiful African mask from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, it represents... read more$129.99$65Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Kidumu Rite
Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Kidumu Rite, Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo crafts a beautiful African mask from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, it represents... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Yaka Rites
Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White
Yaka Rites, Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White
Christopher Nyasafo
The Yaka people who dwell along the Kwango River inspire this elegant African mask. Christopher Nyasafo carves the imposing image from sese wood and paints it by hand. Masks are very important in the... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Bakota Spirit
Congolese wood mask
Bakota Spirit, Congolese wood mask
Awudu Saaed
Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon, Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead, an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth, while hand-embossed aluminum and... read more$69.99Artist: Awudu Saaed
Disguise
Fair Trade Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Disguise, Fair Trade Congo Zaire Wood Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this imposing mask is carved and painted by hand. The face is brown and black, while richly embossed aluminum adds beautiful textures. "This mask is used by several pygmy... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Lega Sorcerer
Congolese wood mask
Lega Sorcerer, Congolese wood mask
Salihu Ibrahim
An African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo-Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of... read more$99.99Artist: 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$269.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim