Name: African wood mask, Yayra
SKU: 239805

Sankofa Philosophy African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Anum

(13)

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand featuring ornate embossed aluminum details.

£119.92 Wholesale

£119.92
Bird of New Life Unique Malian Wood Mask on Stand

Abubakari Alhassan

(8)

Majestically ornate, this mask of Bobo origin (Mali) features a round-headed bird with a tall crest and long beak. Abubakari Alhassan carves an impressive sese wood replica of the traditional mask, usually worn during ceremonies that celebrate new crops and initiation rites as well as at funerals. The mask stands on an iron base.

£187.88 Wholesale

£187.88
Caring Mother Unique African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

She is elegant with a halo of stars and ornate repoussé motifs. Her eyes are golden, her lips red. Godfred France creates this beautiful African mask in an original design he names Inbuku, "Caring" in the Hausa language. "I came up with this mask based on the love I have for my mother. She has been very supportive and caring," he says. "Mothers all over the world, you are wonderful and I appreciate you!"

£91.94 Wholesale

£91.94
Big Nose African wood mask

Abdul Karim Star

(7)

A mask of ornate elegance, this work celebrates the traditions of northern Ghana. Abdul Karim Star hand-carves the mask from noble sese wood and applies embossed brass plates to resemble tribal markings. The mask is distinguished by its long hanch ("nose) as well as by a bird on the forehead.

£89.94 Wholesale

£89.94
Marry Me Unique African Wood Mask

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

(31)

Ornate repoussé covers the forehead and smooth cheeks of an adolescent girl, beautifully depicted in a sese wood mask. Perched on the head, a bird reaches a slender beak to caress the girl's nose. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, it is named Onuma, Akan for "Bird." A gift presented to Akan women in eastern Ghana during a girl's puberty rites, it affirms the suitor's commitment during courtship. "Apart from its decorative purposes, this piece gives the possessor an assurance of a blissful courtship leading to marriage," the artisan affirms.

£82.94 Wholesale

£82.94
Harvest Guardian Nigerian wood mask

Sefah Mohammed

(15)

Peeking down over the forehead and nose, a bird confers mystical powers to this ornate mask. Sefah Mohammed carves it from sese wood, masterfully replicating the artistic stylizations of the Maradi people of northern Nigeria. This Kiyaahe ("protection") mask is believed to guard the crops from those who would steal them, especially when they are due for harvesting.

£105.93 Wholesale

£105.93
Flying Protector Hand Beaded Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Salihu Ibrahim celebrates the art of Zaire with this ornate mask. It is a replica of Pande and Kasai tribal origin, which he carves of sese wood featuring a bird over the forehead and nose. The mask is believed to protect from all flying evils. Recycled glass beads shape intricate patterns on the face and it is trimmed with cotton pompoms.

£183.88 Wholesale

£183.88
Unfortunate Nigerian wood mask

Sefah Mohammed

(15)

Brilliant colors distinguish this beautiful mask, and a bird appears on the forehead. By Sefah Mohammed, it is adorned with African beads and ornate aluminum repoussé. "In Southern Nigeria, this mask is displayed during periods of drought," he explains. "It is believed that the mask's appearance causes the spirits to open the way for rainfall." Mohammed names this piece Tangarda, a Hausa word meaning "Unfortunate."

£96.93 Wholesale

£96.93
Dance for Peace Artisan Crafted African Wood Wall Mask Igbo Peace Dance

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Master carver Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this stunning wall mask featuring Igbo stylizations. Mohamadu call his original design Udo, meaning "peace." In the tradition of Igbo dance masks, this one is carved by hand of rubberwood and lavishly adorned with a raffia beard. The face is adorned with ornately embossed aluminum plates as well as painted details. Applications of clay are used to give the wall mask the appearance of an aged piece.

£73.95 Wholesale

£73.95
Dancing Maiden African wood mask

Sefah Mohammed

(15)

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 the Asafotufiame Festival in July. It is regarded as high honor for a family to have a daughter in the dance. Past Ada warriors and their feats are remembered during this festival, which also serves as preparation for the upcoming harvest season. The festival finishes with a colorful and energetic durbar organized by Ada chiefs.

£91.94 Wholesale

£91.94
Yayra Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Flamingo Birds

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask "Yayra," meaning "Blessings" in the Ewe dialect of Ghana.

£64.95 Wholesale

£64.95
Fafa Original African Peace Mask Hand Crafted Wood and Metal

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

An eagle and a horse live in peaceful coexistence in the powerful design of this African mask. By Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour, the hand-carved sese wood mask is ornately adorned with embossed aluminum and brass. Zakour calls this mask "Fafa," meaning "Peace" in the Ewe dialect of Ghana.

£73.95 Wholesale

£73.95

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African wood mask, 'Fafa'

Dec 13, 2022

Stunning

darker than in the pictures and MUCH MORE beautiful! Rita's workmanship is stunning and I am honored to have two of her pieces. (Fafa on the right)

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Daniel

Jun 16, 2016

Excellent piece

I bought this together with another African mask. They hang on either side of the fireplace in our house. They are both very distinctive and make excellent decorative pieces and also have that feel of handmade items. A lot of guests to our house comment on them.

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African wood mask, 'Yayra'

Dec 13, 2022

So beautiful

I am so pleased with the mask and pleasantly surprised at all the colours I couldn't see in the pictures here. Rita's workmanship is exceptional and I am so happy to have two of her pieces. You will not be disappointed. (Yayra on the left, Fafa on the right)

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