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African wood mask, 'Fritete'

Robert Kofi Ellis honors Akan history and ancestors with the original design of the Fritete mask. Meaning Olden Days in Akan the dark brown round mask is ornately adorned with embossed aluminum and red painted details. The sese wood mask is attached......

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Protection' - African Wood Mask

A master of traditional African design Godfred France creates a mask that arises from his own imagination. Its serene circular shape is harmonious balanced by big round eyes and a gently rounded mouth. But it is the rich repousse ornamentation that......

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Serve Well'

This mask of mystical beauty is worn during the Edina Bakatue masquerade festival which commemorates the founding of the city of Edina in central Ghana. The Fante people of the region refer to the mask Sumpa meaning to serve well and it is called......

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'Original Green West African Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Wide, hollow eyes stare into the distance in this original thought-provoking mask by West African artisan Emmanuel Nyadedzor. Crafted by hand from sese wood, the mask's prominent nose and forehead are plated with embossed aluminum....

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Kabuame Face,'Blue and Brown African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana'

Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this African mask as a reminder not to be bothered by negative people. Hand-carved from sese wood, this mask depicts a face with a prominent brow line. The nose, eyebrows, mouth, ears, and hair are all given a brown......

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'Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Sankofa means going back to one's roots" in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for......

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Ivoirian wood mask, 'Bird Protector'

A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent the spirits......

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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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Owia,'Authentic Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

Ghanaian artist Malik Jabir Dodoo crafts this expressive mask out of local sese wood and aluminum plates. The mask has a large gaping mouth accompanied by two cheek piercings on both sides. Furthermore, the forehead of the mask is intricately......

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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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'Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Keychain & Bag Charm'

Meet the star of the show – the iconic mask inspired by Mexican wrestlers in the thrilling world of lucha libre! Alejandra Gallardo's artistry comes to life in this wooden keychain and bag charm, with meticulous hand-painted accents in vibrant......

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Liberian wood mask, 'Night Hunter Spirit' - Liberian Wood Mask

Carved by hand of sese wood this mask honors the beliefs and customs of the Dan community who live in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. Salihu Ibrahim decorates the expressive mask with jute braids and beard. Believed to depict the spirit of darkness the......

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Densu Priest,'African Wood Mask'

Embossed brass adorns the features of an imposing African mask. By Awudu Saaed, it depicts a fetish priest of the Densu River area in Ghana's Akan lowlands. "There was once a lack of rainfall for a long period and the people became worried," he......

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Proof of Love,'Ewe wood mask'

Daniel Nyadedzor carves this beautiful mask especially for lovers. The almond-shaped face is embellished with brass and accented in red. Named Sanaa ("Prove" in the Ewe language), such pieces are given to a woman whom a man loves very much. It......

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African mask, 'Eno'

I carved this mask to honor women says Ali Mohammed of his original design. He uses the female name Eno for this mask of an Akan woman with a black and white headdress. The sese wood mask is adorned with embossed aluminum and painted brown featuring......

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Akan wood mask, 'Positive Thinker' - Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Eyes squinted shut in concentration an elongated visage with furrowed brow exhibits its force of will. Nana Frimpong carves the mask by hand using manual tools and sese wood. A braid-like texture frames the piece and soot enhances its antique......

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Ashanti wood mask, 'Come By Love' - Fair Trade Ashanti Tribe Wood Mask

For the Ashanti people of Ghana actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra which means loved one or come love.......

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Ga wood mask, 'Wisdom Is the Key' - Ga Wood Mask

This hand-carved sese wood mask is adorned with the colorful solemnity of the Ga people from Ghana. They call this mask Djealor meaning wisdom is the key and it is worn to consult the oracle for guidance. Robert Nortey replicates the mask with......

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Hausa Love,'West African Handmade Wood Mask'

Soyayya or "love" is an especially important concept to the Hausa people, particularly love that is built on a foundation of truth. Crafted from sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Saeed Musah, this mask of his own design is accented with textured......

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Ceramic mask, 'Maya Tzompantli'

Angel Ceron creates an original mask that blends elements of both Maya and Aztec art and culture. The face depicts the Sun Jaguar of the underworld seen in an incense burner from the Classic Maya site of Palenque. The mouth makes reference to Chac......

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