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'Spirit World Protection' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repousse. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in......

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Mblo Masks,'Wood African Mask Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 3)'

Worn during wedding, harvest, and other ceremonies, the mblo mask is a popular mask among men of the Baule tribe. Ghanaian artisan Rober Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to that tradition with this set of three ornaments. Each ornament is hand-carved from......

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Maya Jaguar Priest,'Fair Trade Central American Ceramic Mask'

A cat headdress pays tribute to Chaak Balam, the "Grand Jaguar" of the ancient Maya pantheon and a symbol of power. By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya of noble standing, perhaps a priest or king. Modern artisans......

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'Protection and Blessings' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Crowned with the image of a crested bird this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted for their zoomorphic features the masks were......

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Nigerian wood mask, 'Equality in Marriage' - Nigerian Wood Mask

Masks such as this are used by the Gaya people of the Kano State in Nigeria says Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They are used during marriage ceremonies when the bride and groom come from different tribes. During the ceremony the man wears......

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African mask, 'Akan Forefathers'

Bright colors bring a modern look to a traditional African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts a personage with an elongated face and a small mouth. Ali Mohammed names his original design Nananom which means our forefathers in the......

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Fang Inspiration,'Hand Carved and Hand Painted Fang Wood Mask from Ghana'

The Fang people in Africa wear masks for ceremonies and celebrations that are instantly recognizable because they are elongated, heart-shaped and long-nosed. Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo designs this remarkable Fang mask, hand-carved from......

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Burkina Faso Africa wood mask, 'Perseverance'

Distinguished by a heavy brow and prominent cheeks this personage speaks with elongated lips. Salihu Ibrahim explores the icons of the Nuna people of Burkina Faso formerly Upper Volta with this hand-carved mask. Honoring powerful animal spirits that......

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African wood mask, 'Danyi'

This highly expressive mask with a fierce visage is adorned with snakes around the face and is worn by the Akipinis people for the Danyibakaka Festival. The event celebrates the historic crossing of the Danyi River with the aid of serpents. Once......

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Sanufu Horns,'Embossed Brass and Wood African Mask'

Working with native sese wood and brass plate, Ghanaian artisan Saeed Musah creates this original mask. The horned mask is inspired by those of the Sanufu peoples in Ivory Coast....

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Nigerian wood mask, 'Celebration' - Unique Hand Beaded Wood Mask

A beautiful mask welcomes chiefs to the Chikachiki festival in Kano Nigeria. Meaning Full stomach in Hausa language the festival is celebrated by the Tijaniyya people when Ramadan is finished and fasting is over. It means merriment is allowed and......

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Krukudu Bird' - Unique African Wood Mask

Outlined in copper a bird poses on the forehead of this imposing African mask. An elephant crowns the figure its trunk caressing the forehead. A victorious warrior of the Ga people in Ghana's Greater Accra Region is given this piece to show that......

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Yaka Initiation,'Colorful Wood Mask with Recycled Glass Beads'

This fascinating mask is the original design of Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo, who take his inspiration from the Yaka peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and painted in dark brown and orange. The......

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'2 Handmade Colorful Cross Stitch Embroidered Face Masks'

Bright and colorful, cross-stitch motifs cover two ivory cotton face masks. Designed by Radhika, both are lined to make two layers. They are washable and reusable, with elastic to slip over the ears. Placement of the motifs can vary but the fabric......

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Wordless,'Hibiscus Wood Modern Mask'

His expression is inward as he clasps his hands over his mouth. Carved from blonde hibiscus wood, the smooth features could be male or female – they are universal. Made Tresna sculpts this enigmatic mask. "This is my suggestion not to speak any bad......

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Akan wood mask, 'African Fish'

Sinuous fins frame an elongated face sculpted of sese wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the dramatic profile and embellishes it with brass and copper. He names this elegant mask Apaata or tilapia fish in the language of the Akan people of......

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'Monkey Antics' - Handmade Liberian Wood Mask from Africa

Salihu Ibrahim crafts an extraordinary monkey mask with the artistic stylizations of Liberia's Dan people. Reserved for durbars its purpose is to entertain those who have traveled miles and anxiously await the arrival of the chiefs. Ibrahim carves......

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Kanaga Masks,'Handcrafted Wood African Mask Ornaments (Set of 3)'

With this set of three ornaments, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor pays homage to the kanaga mask, which is used by members of the Dogon tribe of Mali for protection while hunting. Each ornament is hand-carved from ofram wood and given a......

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief carver Nana Frimpong celebrates Ashanti wisdom with the original design of this mask. Carved from sese wood it features the legendary Sankofa bird with its head resting on its back. One of the legendary Adinkra symbols which emphasizes looking......

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African wood mask 'Dancing Maiden'

Sefah Mohammed finds inspiration in the art and customs of Ghana's Ada people. He crafts an ornate sese wood mask featuring painted details and embossed aluminum plates. Known as Fiami ("Call me"), the mask is worn by virgin girls when dancing at......

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