Name: Ghanaian wood mask, Akan Beauty
SKU: 194131

Heart of Grief Nigerian Wood Wall Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

With eyes closed, a face is filled with sorrow in this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower," he explains. "They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal with the pain of loss. Anytime he or she sets eyes on this mask, the grieving one will get some inner peace." He names the piece Zurufi, a Hausa word meaning "Deep Heart."

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
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Senufo Proposal Hand Crafted African Malian Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

A comb centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask, and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted, the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although thought to have West African origins, the Fula are also present throughout Central Africa and Sudanese North Africa. "We Africans tend to adopt certain cultural practices that we believe are good ones, and customs are also shared through inter-cultural marriage," Ibrahim explains. "Among Mali-dwelling Fulani, such masks are given to a woman as a marriage proposal. She responds by giving a Senufo monkey mask to her suitor as a sign of acceptance."

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99
Adetokunbo Red and Black Hand Carved Rubberwood Mask with Animals

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

A name of Yoruba origin, Adetokunbo means "crown from across the seas." Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand carves the mask from local rubberwood and adorns it with large pieces of aluminum plating with diamond and dot motifs on them. He also adds images of lions, rhinos, and giraffes to the sides of the mask, regal animals ready to be brought to a new place.

$194.99 Wholesale

$194.99
Doll Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask

Theophilus Anum

(13)

This captivating oblong mask with large, slanted eyes is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan carves the mask from local sese wood, then hand paints a large doll onto the mask's red forehead.

$64.99 Wholesale

$64.99
Africanism Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

Hand-carved tribal markings adorn this sese wood mask from Ghana. Designed and crafted by artisan Godfred France, the tall wall mask is painted in shades of black, red, and gold for a dramatic and bold appearance. The artisan uses local clay to give the mask an aged appearance.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Ifunanya African Beaded Wood Love Mask Original Artisan Design

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this ornate mask in the name of love, or ifunanya in Igbo. The large sese wood mask is carved by hand and decorated with aged brass applications on the forehead and nose. Colorful beadwork adorns the cheeks and configure a gong gong on the elaborate headdress trimmed with stones.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Proud Hausa Warrior Authentic African Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Proud and brave, a fighting man comes to life as an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the piece from rubberwood and adorns the features with colorful seed beads, meticulously applied by hand. Polished brass inlay surrounds the head. The artisan names his original design Mayaka, which means "warrior" in the Hausa language.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
African Queen African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Victor Dushie

(46)

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie, this striking mask makes an exotic piece of decor. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the mask is painted in shades of brown and black for a dramatic look.

$134.99 Wholesale

$134.99
Chief of Ghana Beaded African Mask

Sefah Mohammed

(15)

Named Mantse, or "chief" in the Ga language, this handsome mask boasts an imposing beauty. Sefah Mohammed works in naturally dried sese wood, adding aluminum repoussé, copper wire and decorative beads of recycled glass.

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99
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Akan Beauty Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

From the imagination and skilled hands of Ghanaian woodcarver Rita Addo Zakour comes this detailed wooden mask. Handcrafted of local sese wood with a satin finish and hand-hammered aluminum detailing. Zakour names her creation Ahoofie, from the Akan word for beauty. Comes with a leather tab for hanging.

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Senufo Monkey Mask African Wall Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

A monkey centers the headdress of this beautiful African mask, and the personage wears large earrings. Hand carved and painted, the sese wood image is crafted by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. It represents the Fulani people who have settled in Mali. Although believed to have West African origins, the Fula are also present throughout Central Africa and Sudanese North Africa. "We Africans tend to adopt certain cultural practices that we believe are good ones, and customs are also shared through inter-cultural marriage," Ibrahim explains. "Among Mali-dwelling Fulani, comb masks are given to a woman as a marriage proposal. She responds by giving a Senufo monkey mask to her suitor as a sign of acceptance. Because the monkey is known to be a happy animal, this mask reflects her happiness in saying yes."

$104.99 Wholesale

$104.99
Bearded Baule Sese Wood and Raffia African Replica Mask from Ghana

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

This African mask is representative of one worn by the Ivory Coast's Baule people during harvest festivals and in the event of the death of a king. Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand-carves the mask of sese wood, adding a large beard of jute fiber. He gives the mask a painted, distressed finish that adds an antiqued aesthetic. Perfect for hanging on your wall, this mask brings a tribal spirit to your home.

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99
Abotare, Handmade West African Sese Wood Mask and Aluminum Plating

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
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Bird Head, Artisan Handmade Carved Painted Rubberwood Mask from Africa

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

$279.99 Wholesale

$279.99
Baule Queen, Artisan Crafted Baule Tribe Wood Queen Mask

Victor Addo Biney

(5)

$267.99 Wholesale

$267.99
Baule Gbekre I, Handmade African Wood and Jute Monkey Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

$239.99 Wholesale

$239.99
Behind the Mask, Artisan Crafted Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Erasmus Philip Ahorlu

(3)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Kundum, Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Erasmus Philip Ahorlu

(3)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Owia, Authentic Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Twisted Horn, Ghanaian Hand Carved Horned Mask in Black and Gold

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Ibo, Colorful Igbo Style Wooden Wall Mask from Ghana

Sinclair Yao Daley

(16)

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99
Festac Celebration, Handcrafted Sese Wood Cultural African Mask from Ghana

Frank Odei Amoani

(6)

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99

Featured Reviews

African wood mask, 'Bird Head'

Shellie

Mar 18, 2019

Now a magnificent art piece in our home

This stunning piece did not disappoint and exceeded expectations. Magnificient carving and painting that captures the eye. I received it gift wrapped and the presentation was perfect. Many thanks to you and to your awesome talent. Can't stop admiring it so beautifully done. God Bless.

Large Original African Art Carving

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African beaded wood mask, 'Proud Hausa Warrior'

dix

Feb 10, 2021

Very Colorful

This mask is impressive singular on a wall. Well made and catches the eye. Goes perfectly with my overall collection.

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akan Beauty'

William Curry

Jun 26, 2016

Hand Made African Wood Mask, 'Akan Beauty'

I just received this mask June 25, 2016, and it is literally as gorgeous as the picture shows. It looks fantastic in my living room and I will be ordering MORE masks from NOVICA!!

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