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Ivoirian wood mask, 'Queen Aura Poka' - Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask

By Kobina Asmah this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom she moved her people to present day Ivory Coast the artisan explains. Carved by... more

Handmade Guro Unity Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Abstract motifs adorn the ring that rises from a crown. It features two human heads, united in a single purpose. Transforming native sese wood with his vision and talent, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire. more

Bungalow Rose Baule New Moon Ivoirian Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 20.75 H x 11.5 W in | Wayfair CB7E56948AF94BA896D395B57D5A9442

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. The artisan depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. 'Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Novica Handmade Baule Crescent African Wood Mask

This elaborate African mask from Ghana is hand-carved of local sese wood to depict a face with a beard and braided hair, accented with a crescent shape at the top. Christopher Nyasafo crafts the mask in the traditional style of Baule masks. more

Novica Handmade Baule Legacy African Wood Mask

Of Baule origin, this replica wall mask testifies to Eva Asantewa Amakye's wood carving skills. The Baule people of Ivory Coast are a community within the Akan people and are renowned for their carving traditions. more

Bungalow Rose Handmade African Wood & Jute Monkey Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 13 H x 10 W in | Wayfair AF4F423998FC4265BBFB84D49E9C8666

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... more

World Menagerie Spoon & Fork Handmade African Wall Décor, Wood in Black | 13.8 H x 2.8 W in | Wayfair 164837

Sculpted by hand, sese wood intertwines to form the handle of a traditional fork, while a spoon encloses a wood ball. Masks at the top represent the Ghanaian ancestors who used these implements. Chief Carver Nana recreates them as handsome wall... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Blue Moon'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... more

Novica Handmade Baule Style African Wood Mask

Inspired by the art of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo creates this stunning African mask. more

Handmade Bearded Baule Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 8" W x 4.1" D

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. more

Handmade Gentle Ivoirian Person African Mask (Ghana)

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. more

Novica Handmade Ancestors Wood Mask

Using the faces of his ancestors inspiration, Wayan Rendah designs and crafts this fascinating wall mask. The artisan hand carves the mask from hibiscus wood with a gorgeous natural grain before polishing the surface for a subtle but beautiful finish. more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... more

Handmade Odwira African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Odwira is a festival celebrated by the Akan people in remembrance of their ancestors. This Odwira mask is a hand carved interpretation of the same masks worn by tribe members during the festival. more

Handmade Festac Celebration Wood Mask (Ghana) - 22.25" H x 8.25" W x 2.6" D

Used to honor ancestors, this mask design is largely known as "Festac," commemorating the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask personifying Queen Idia, who commissioned the original Festac mask. more

Handmade Protect The Forest Sese Wood Mask (Ghana)

The long, narrow face of this mask could appear in the trunk of a tree, according to Ghana's Gonja people. Carved by hand from sese wood by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the mask is believed to protect their forest, the resting place of their ancestors. more

Novica Handmade Chihongo African Wood Mask

The Chokwe people of central Africa have a distinct art style, showcased here in Ali Mohammed's hand-carved African mask. Such masks are called chihongo, and depict an elderly male ancestor with narrowed eyes and filed teeth. more