Name: African wood mask, Yayra
SKU: 239805

Natural Beauty Artisan Crafted African Mask Carved from Wood

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

"This African mask represents my own concept of natural beauty," Victoria Agyepomaa says. Carving sese wood, she depicts a woman with smooth features, full lips and intricately coiffed hair. Green, red and black adorn the smooth light brown mask.

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Ga Strength Hand Carved African Mask with Beads

Winfred Korley

(11)

Crafted by hand, this elegant mask is the work of Winfred Korley. An original design from his own imagination, the mask is named Hewale, a Ga word, which means "strength." Three strands of recycled glass beads adorn the sleek forehead.

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Bravery of the Goat Handcrafted Ivoirian Sese Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Tall antelope horns and curling ram horns adorn this Guro mask, believed to invoke the spirits of the underworld. This image by Salihu Ibrahim symbolizes great bravery. Emerging from the features of a goat, a human face forms a link between the living and their ancestors.

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
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.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Recognition Handcrafted Akan Tribe African Wood Mask

Walter Kuma

(12)

Insets of shining repoussé adorn the chin and forehead of this handsome personage. Subtle color enhances the smooth, regular features. Symbolizing recognition, the mask is named Abodin, a word meaning "very expensive and good in quality" in the Akan language. It is superbly crafted by Walter Kuma.

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Kekewa Original African Wood Mask Carved by Hand

Ali Mohammed

(99)

The "Kekewa" mask portrays the original artistry of Ghana's Ali Mohammed. Meaning "beauty" in the Hausa language, the sese wood mask is carved by hand and painted brown with yellow, red, white, green and black details. Ornately embossed aluminum plates adorn the forehead and cheeks.

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Maya Crocodile Priest Archaeological Ceramic Wall Mask

Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza

(57)

By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya of noble standing. He wears earrings and a headdress crowned by a spotted crocodile; glyphs adorn his forehead and cheeks. Modern artisans utilize the same materials and techniques as in pre-Hispanic times, achieving the red, yellow and orange colors from annatto seeds.

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99
Guro Unity Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

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. Their masks represent spirits of the underworld venerated by the living. This piece symbolizes unity.

$157.99 Wholesale

$157.99
Female Spiritual Healer Liberia wood mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Carved from sese wood and treated with clay, this mask represents a female healer from the Dan tribe in Liberia. "It is actually worn by soldiers, but sometimes they need to act as native doctors," explains Salihu Ibrahim. "They believed they will be possessed by the masks' healing powers when they wear it." Ibrahim adorns the mask with jute, cotton threads and stone beads.

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Male Spiritual Healer Liberia wood mask

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Carved from sese wood and treated with clay, this mask represents a male healer from the Dan tribe in Liberia. "It is actually worn by soldiers, but sometimes they need to act as native doctors," explains Salihu Ibrahim. "They believed they will be possessed by the masks' healing powers when they wear it." Ibrahim adorns the mask with jute, cotton threads and stone beads.

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Dan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Jute West African Wall Mask

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

With a stern look and a scraggly beard, this mask is sure to add a unique accent to your home decor. Emmanuel Opoku Asante presents this mask of West African origin, meticulously crafted by hand from sese wood and jute, and featuring a rustic finish. The design is named after the Dan people of Liberia, who wear these masks during male initiation ceremonies and believe that the masks embody spirits.

$199.99 Wholesale

$199.99
Harvest Hope African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

Precise geometric forms distinguish this handsome mask by Godfred France. Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, it flaunts exquisite textures. "Such masks are used by Ghana's Mamprusi people, who use them during their harvest season. They wear them in appreciation to God for a bountiful harvest," the artisan explains. He applies sheets of embossed aluminum to the features and adds brass accents. France names this piece Gawsu, a Mamprusi word meaning "Hope."

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
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Emmanuel Nyadedzor

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David

Jul 15, 2023

Excellent work!

This mask is a wonderful addition to my collection! I’m hanging it proudly in my dining room, next to one of my other favorite masks! Excellent craftsmanship! Thank you, Salihu, for this wonderful creation!

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John

Apr 10, 2019

Super packing arrived in perfect condition

I was concerned that a clay item would arrive in pieces. The packing was INCREDIBLE. Very happy with what I ordered and the care that was taken to pack and ship it.

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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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