Name: African beaded wood mask, Samba Messenger
SKU: 276569

Remember Your Past Hand Beaded Wood Mask from Africa

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

With thoughtful features, a personage recalls the past and pays silent tribute to the ancestors. Applications of glowing brass adorn the forehead, and the cheeks are covered with recycled glass beads in brilliant colors. "This mask is used by the people of Saltpond in Central Ghana during the Odambea festival," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu explains. "The festival commemorates the migration to their present settlement." He names the piece Kia We Kye – "remember your past" in the Akan language.

$60.30 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $60.30
Eco Esbuna African Wood Mask Accented with Recycled Glass Beads

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood that is given an amber brown finish, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the forehead with a brass accent and star-shaped patterns, and beads the cheeks by hand with pieces of recycled glass. This mask is named Esbuna, which means "be happy" in the Igbo language of Nigeria.

$39.60 Wholesale

~~$44~~ $39.60
Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Birds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand, it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repoussé, while bright beads adorn the cheeks. "The masks are seen in the area of Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana," the artisan explains. "The birds represent strange birds that come to destroy their crops, however the people make sacrifices to prevent this from happening. So I named the mask Godrya, a Hausa word which means 'Shower of Blessings.'"

$72.80 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $72.80
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Girl Grows Up Hand Beaded African Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum, it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red, yellow, green and blue give the mask a festive air. "These are used by the Akyems in Eastern Ghana during the celebration of puberty rites when girls take the step into womanhood," the artisan explains. He names this exquisite piece Nsesaie – an Akan word meaning "Changes" or "A change is taking place."

$92.15 Wholesale

~~$97~~ $92.15
Eco Ekundayo African Wood Mask with Recycled Plastic Beads from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask is named Ekundayo, meaning "sorrow becomes joy" in the Yoruba language. Hand-carved from sese wood and given a polished black finish, this mask is accented with geometric gold-tone brass as well as beads of recycled plastic that are applied entirely by hand.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Onyeisi Recycled Glass Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, this African mask depicts a serene face with heavily lidded eyes. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this mask; the forehead is decorated with brass diamond patterns, while colorful beads of recycled glass accentuate the cheeks. This mask is named Onyeisi, which means "winner" in the Igbo language of Nigeria.

$35.10 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $35.10
Glorious Work Beaded Wood Three Faced African Wall Mask Crafted by Hand

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Two faces emerge from the sides of this spectacular wall mask, testifying to the admirable artistry of Awudu Saaed. He crafts his original design with sese wood, adorning the many faces with colorful recycled glass beads and embossed brass. The Ghanaian artisan names this wall mask Oluebube, meaning "Glorious Work" in the Igbo language.

$71.10 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $71.10
Samba Messenger Multicolor Wood Recycled Glass Bead African Mask from Ghana

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Recycled glass beads in a variety of colors adorn the surface of this eco-friendly African mask, hand-carved from local sese wood. Featuring an original design by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed, the mask also features hand-painted motifs for a complex look. The artisan names the mask Samba, meaning "messenger" in the language of the Zarma people from Niger.

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Abusua Colorful Beaded African Wood Mask from Ghana

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Carved by hand, this wood mask features colorful beads for a vibrant design. Artisan Awudu Saaed of Ghana uses traditional hand carving techniques to make a mask from rubberwood with a rainbow of glass beads in a geometric pattern. In the Akan language, Abusua means "family."

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10
Kafo Horns Black and White Beaded African Wood Horn Wall Mask of Power

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Awudu Saaed shares his experience with the original design of this wall mask. He carves the sese wood mask by hand, decorating the face and shoulders with black and white recycled glass beads. Said to represent power, the horns on this mask give the mask its Hausa name, Kafo".

$78.30 Wholesale

~~$87~~ $78.30
Obi Hand Carved Ghanaian Wall Mask with Brass and Beaded Accents

Saeed Musah

(38)

Named Obi," which translates as "mean" in the Nigerian language, this wall mask intricately carved from sese wood gazes out boldly at the viewer. Saeed Musah of West Africa presents this stunning mask accented by brass and aluminum plates and vibrant patterns crafted from recycled glass beads.

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10
Speckled Sun African Sun Mask Wood Aluminum Recycled Glass Bead Ghana

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Featuring a blue corona painted by hand, this original African mask is hand-carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Accented with aluminum and multicolored glass beads, the face of the mask features a complex textured design.

$62.10 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $62.10
Agona Antelope, African Wood Mask

Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

(6)

$134.10 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $134.10
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Jama, Handmade Wood Wall Mask with Glass Bead and Brass Accent

Saeed Musah

(38)

$46.55 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $46.55

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African beaded wood mask, 'Samba Messenger'

Cassandra

Jan 9, 2021

This was a gift for my mother in law

My mother in law absolutely loves it! She showed me a pic and it is beautiful! She loves masks and homemade items. She was extremely satisfied

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