cool masks (5 items)
Bobo Faces
Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall
Bobo Faces, Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall
Ernestina Oppong Asante
This elongated African mask with two faces is hand-carved from sese wood by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Although wood carving is traditionally the domain of men, this talented Ghanaian artisan has... read more$119.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
Butterfly Colors
Artisan Crafted Wall Mask
Butterfly Colors, Artisan Crafted Wall Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim masterfully replicates the butterfly or plank mask designed by the Bwa people of Burkina Faso. It is traditionally worn by women over their heads during harvest festivals. Ibrahim... read more$97.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Warrior Protector
Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Warrior Protector, Hand Carved Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This handsome mask is worn by Mossi warriors of Burkina Faso for protection. Then, when they return home, they will wear it again during harvest festivals to show the gods their appreciation for... read more$529.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bwa Butterfly Bird
Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Bwa Butterfly Bird, Fair Trade Burkina Faso Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Representing a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso, this elegant mask takes the shape of a butterfly. However, art historian Christopher D. Roy reports that elders of the Kambi clan in... read more$104.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Firespitter
African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask
Firespitter, African Senufo Style Hand Carved Wood Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
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... read more$369.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim