RateIt - Costume Masks

product_img5

Congolese wood African mask, 'Alert Boa Warrior'

Evans Doe Martey presents an image from the Boa people who live in the savannas in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are known for their masks. Featuring large ears that signify alertness this handsome antique-style......

product_img5

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre I'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute......

product_img5

'My Beautiful Woman' - Hand Beaded Nigerian Wood Mask

Carved by hand this exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu features gleaming brass and colorful beads. Such masks are used by men of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria to express how they feel about a woman he explains. A husband may also give such a mask to......

product_img5

'Communion' - Artisan Crafted Metallic Wood Mask on Stand

With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation this mask comes from northern Ghana. Such masks are representative of the Gonja and Mamprusi people. Most of their farmers and hunters send part of their first harvest to the chief's palace to be......

product_img5

Yoruba Pride,'African Yoruba Tribe Hand Crafted Yellow Wood Wall Mask'

Ghana'a Christopher Nyasafo pays homage to Nigeria's Yoruba people through his woodcaving expertise, replicating this impressive mask. Yourba masks can be found in shrines as well as worn during important festivals and celebrations. Nyasafo crafts......

product_img5

Akan wood mask, 'King of Success'

Long and elegant smooth contours convey a sense of achievement. The rich textures of brass repousse lend an opulent feeling to this mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks bring them success in everything they do.......

product_img5

Kwele Mask I,'African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask'

Master carver Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the legendary mask of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. It features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly......

product_img5

African mask, 'Guro Horned Protector'

Tall horns top an imposing face the stern features carefully carved by hand. Salihu Ibrahim preserves the artistic style of the Guro people in this exquisite replica. Residents of Cote d'Ivoire their masks represent spirits of the underworld....

product_img5

Wan Dance,'Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask with Horns from Ghana'

Masks like this one are typically used by people of the Wan tribe during traditional dances at the Danfra festival of peace. During this festival, members of many different tribes come together to thank the gods for their blessings. Ghanaian artisan......

product_img5

Dan Essence,'Set of 4 Handcrafted Purple Dan Mask Sese Wood Ornaments'

Dan masks, known for their round formations and vibrant colors, inspire Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson to create a gorgeous set of four sese wood ornaments. The accessories come equipped with nylon cords and feature a hand-painted finish in a palette......

product_img5

'Maya Night Voyage' - Handcrafted Maya Ceramic Decor Mask

Hieroglyphs color the blackened visage of a sleeping man suggesting midnight's darkness. Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza works in ceramic to create a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Maya. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and......

product_img5

Good Fortune,'Hand Made Wood Mask'

Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed brass and aluminum, it represents an image from the Wangara tribe of northern Ghana. Such masks are......

product_img5

Hausa wood African mask, 'Giraffe'

A giraffe poses on the forehead of this handsome mask. Hand carved from African sese wood this design is named Bariwa Giraffe in the Hausa language of Nigeria. By Issaka Ibrahim it represents masks that are given to the community's best hunter....

product_img5

My Beautiful Lover,'Handcrafted Nigerian Wood Mask'

"Among the Hausa people of Nigeria," says artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, "masks such as these are given to a woman by a man as a wedding proposal. If she does not return the mask, the proposal has been accepted." Named Shawa – Hausa for "Lover's......

product_img5

African wood mask, 'Bambara Ntomo'

Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana presents this ntomo mask used for coming-of-age ceremonies in the Bambara tribe of Mali. Hand-carved from sese wood the mask features antelope-like horns a common feature in Bambara masks due to the tribe's close......

product_img5

Bedu Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments Crafted in Ghana (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the bedu mask, which is used by the Nafana tribe of the Ivory coast for attracting good omens. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a painted,......

product_img5

Kidumu Rite,'Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask'

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 masks used in rituals by the Kidumu men's society.......

product_img5

Narrow View,'Multicolored Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Determined to make her way in the world as an artisan, Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa designs fascinating masks. This mask is carved by hand from sese wood and then painted in bold shades of brick red, yellow and black. Embossed aluminum adorns both......

product_img5

Sky Inspiration,'3 Filter Pocket Double Cotton Print Masks in Blue Shades'

Three different shades of blue evoke the many moods of the sky. Crafted by Ully, each features crisscross elastic to stretch around the head for all-day wear. All three are double-layered and are both washable and reusable, with an opening so you......

product_img5

African masks, 'Proud Hausa Warrior'

Proud and brave a fighting man comes to life as an African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the piece from sese wood and adorns the features with colorful seed beads meticulously applied by hand. Polished brass inlay surrounds the head. The artisan......

15
16