Name: African wood mask, Ghanaian Santa Claus
SKU: 243803

Peace to the World Fair Trade Original Design African Wood Mask from Ghana

Victor Addo Biney

(5)

Expressing a personal wish for peace on earth, Victor Addo Biney of Ghana creates this original wood mask. The mask features a serene visage with closed eyes, and embossed metal accents simulating the facial scarification traditional to some African tribes. A colourful headdress completes the design.

£153.58 Wholesale

£153.58
Comedy and Drama Masks High Polished Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Arunima

(30)

The iconic comedy and drama masks of the theatrical world become cufflinks of shiny elegance. From India's Arunima, the handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks resemble clown faces.

.925 Sterling silver

£134.53 Wholesale

£134.53
Twin Comedy and Drama Masks High Polished Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Arunima

(30)

The iconic comedy and tragedy masks of the theatrical world become cufflinks of gleaming elegance. From India's Arunima, the handcrafted sterling silver cufflinks resemble clown faces.

.925 Sterling silver

£159.24 Wholesale

£159.24
Face of Tradition II Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

Inspired by the mask customs and traditions of many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask adorned with intricate tribal markings. He recycles paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

£91.12 Wholesale

£91.12
Face of Tradition I Tribal Style Handmade Recycled Paper Wall Mask from Thailand

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

Taking a cue from the elaborate masks worn by many cultures around the world, Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee creates the original design of this mask with intricate tribal markings. He recycles paper with cement and finishes the wall mask with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

£44.02 Wholesale

£44.02
Spirit World Protection Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing, their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repoussé. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. "This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in Ghana's Asanti region. The rituals are held in the Asantemanso forest, a place known to be the ancestral origin of the Asantes. These rituals are performed to invoke the constant protection of the spirit world and the ancestors," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu explains. He names the piece Abanbo – "Protection" in the Akan language.

£61.42 Wholesale

£61.42
African Family Akan Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Ebusuah is the Akan-Asante word for "family," and in this spectacular mask one can see the head of the family serenely surveying his realm atop the mask. Other members of the family are shown on the borders of the mask. Hand-carved by Nana Frimpong, this special mask celebrates life and above all the strength of family ties, kinship and lineage that are highly consolidated throughout Ghanaian society. It symbolizes the corporation, integrity, origin and preservation of this most important social body or organization. Finely detailed, this piece is waxed and polished to a fine finish.

Each African mask has been made for a particular purpose. It is important to remember that every figure and ritual object is a living being, the temporary abode of spirits, and also represents the vital links between man and the world of the supernatural, possessing awesome powers of its own. However, music, chanting, dancing, sacrifices and the full array of rituals that accompanies any mask bring it fully to life, and are the essential elements that provide its deep-rooted meaning and power to the community. These complex ceremonial events express vital social, religious, and moral values for the whole community, while the uniqueness of each mask is a testament to the artistry of its community and the individual artist's originality. With careful attention to the masks' artistic and symbolic detail, it is possible to perceive these same values within the masks themselves.

£100.33 Wholesale

£100.33
Baluba Dance Spirit I African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

Concentric circles in pink and white bring to life this dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world. Working with sese wood, Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this impressive wall mask featuring a long lean nose, half-closed eyes and bright red lips.

£118.76 Wholesale

£118.76
Bestseller

Guro Elephant I Original West African Decorative Wooden Elephant Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a Guro-style elephant mask, carved of sese wood with fierce tusks and a long curving trunk.

£182.25 Wholesale

£182.25
Fang Intercessor Gabonese Wood Mask

Nana Adu Amankwapam I

(9)

An imposing personage closes its eyes as though in prayer. By Nana Adu Amankwapam I, this mask represents the Fang people of Gabon. "The mask is believed to serve as an intermediary with the spiritual world," he explains. "Anytime they need to inquire the gods about a future event, this is the mask that is put on."

£91.12 Wholesale

£91.12
Guro Elephant II Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a Guro-style elephant mask, carved of sese wood with fierce tusks and a long curving trunk.

£200.68 Wholesale

£200.68
Protective Dan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Jute West African Wall Mask

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

Inspired by the Dan people of Liberia this African wood mask is used for protection and as a channel for communication with the spirit world. Eva Asantewa Amakye of Ghana, meticulously hand carves this mask from sese wood and completes it with a beard of jute. A scarification line splits the mask's forehead while triangles mark the high forehead.

£109.55 Wholesale

£109.55
Idia, Handcrafted Green and Blue African Mask of Queen Idia

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
Yargoje, Handcrafted Yellow and Green African Mask of Queen Yargoje

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
Hatshepsut, Handmade Yellow and Red African Mask of Pharaoh Hatshepsut

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
Ranavalona I, Handcrafted Black and Pink African Mask of Queen Ranavalona

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
Makeda, Handcrafted Blue and Red African Mask of Queen Makeda

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
Bestseller

Comedy and Tragedy, Hand Carved Wood Mask

Wayan Rendah

(614)

£61.42 Wholesale

£61.42
Ladder of Death, African Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

£77.81 Wholesale

£77.81
Narrow View, Multicolored Handmade African Wood Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

£52.21 Wholesale

£52.21
Baule Gbekre I, Handmade African Wood and Jute Monkey Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

£217.06 Wholesale

£217.06
Nzinga Mbande, Handmade Black and Red African Mask of Queen Nzinga Mbande

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40
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The Dharma Rama, Traditional Handcrafted Rama Wadang Wood Mask from Java

Gunadi

(56)

£40.95 Wholesale

£40.95
African Ghost, African wood mask

Abdul Razak

(11)

£98.28 Wholesale

£98.28
Bakomi, Hand Crafted African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

£81.90 Wholesale

£81.90
Be Faithful, Unique African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

£72.69 Wholesale

£72.69
Songye Woman, Hand-Carved Songye Woman African Sese Wood Wall Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

£163.81 Wholesale

£163.81
Balinese Cat Meditates, Brown Raintree Wood Figure of a Cat in Lotus Position

Nengah Sudarsana

(549)

£59.38 Wholesale

£59.38
Dreaming Princess, Modern Handcarved Wood Bask

Wayan Rendah

(614)

£228.32 Wholesale

£228.32
Gyau Atiko, Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

£26.61 Wholesale

£26.61
Caring Mother, Unique African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

£100.33 Wholesale

£100.33
Tete Na, Original African Wood Mask with Jute Beard and Three Eyes

Kennedy K. Aseidu

(8)

£95.21 Wholesale

£95.21
Mexican Wrestler, Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Ornaments

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

£26.61 Wholesale

£26.61
Mortality, Red and Green Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana

Wilson Aboagye

(4)

£79.85 Wholesale

£79.85
Bestseller

Bird Head, Artisan Handmade Carved Painted Rubberwood Mask from Africa

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

£250.85 Wholesale

£250.85
Bestseller

Ghanaian Santa Claus, Artisan Hand Carved Unique Santa Claus African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

£91.12 Wholesale

£91.12
Evolution of Life, Bold and Colorful Original Signed Painting from Bali

Aricadia

(5)

£172.01 Wholesale

£172.01
Mexican Wrestler, Hand-Painted Wood Mexican Wrestler Mask Keychain & Bag Charm

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

£17.40 Wholesale

£17.40

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.

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Wood mask, 'Comedy and Tragedy'

Blake

Apr 13, 2018

Unique and extremely well crafted.

This is a great piece that is very well designed and finely crafted. And the fact that the shade and grain of wood for each piece is a great bonus (mine has a lovely deep shade of brown in a number of places.)

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