Name: African wood mask, Bantu Forest Spirit
SKU: 261683

Bird Dance Hand Crafted Batik Wood Mask from Java

Gunadi

(56)

Gunadi's beautiful mask depicts a dancer dressed for Manuk Rawa, a traditional Balinese dance for women and girls. Using batik, a wax-resist dyeing method, the Javanese artisan creates colorful patterns that shimmer across the wadang wood mask.

$39 Wholesale

$39
Hear No Evil Hibiscus Wood Wall Mask

Made Tresna

(30)

The smooth grain of hibiscus wood highlights even contours in a harmonious mask by Made Tresna. The personage covers his ears so as to hear no evil.

$54 Wholesale

$54
Sefam Set of 3 Petite Handcrafted Sese Wood African Masks

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

Emmanuel Nyadedzor creates this set of three petite African masks using his own original designs. Each one is crafted in a traditional weeks-long process. Carved and painted by hand, they are embellished with the rich textures of aluminum repoussé. The Ghanaian artisan names the trio Sefam, which means "my soul has favored me" in the Ewe language.

$64 Wholesale

$64
Heavenly Buddha Handcrafted Hibiscus Wood Buddha Mask from Bali

Made Tresna

(30)

The heavenly face of Buddha is captured in natural hibiscus wood, diligently hand-carved by Made Tresna, working with local Balinese artisans. Completed with agel grass cord for hanging on a wall, this striking mask brings a spiritual vibe to any home.

Please note: Hibiscus wood can vary widely in color and grain, making each mask a unique work of art.

$44 Wholesale

$44
Ogya Hand Carved West African Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

The workshop of West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu presents this awe-inspiring mask hand carved from sese wood. The mask is an elongated representation of a human face with a small mouth, slender nose, bold eyebrows, and long chin. This fierce likeness, featuring aluminum detailing on the forehead and cheeks, is representative of the name Ogya which means "fire."

$59 Wholesale

$59
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Bantu Forest Spirit Artisan Crafted Bantu African Forest Spirit Dance Mask

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

Beautifully mysterious and enigmatic, this replica of the forest spirit mask bears the artistry of the Bantu people. They live in several communities that spread from Africa's Great Lakes region all the way down to South Africa. To the Bantu, masks with off-white faces represent the spirits of their ancestors and were often worn by dancers on stilts during funeral rituals. Working with sese wood, Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo faithfully replicates the mask in off-white, red and black featuring stone and cotton twine earrings. A second smaller face wears recycled glass earrings.

The colors of the beads and jute can vary slightly.

$149 Wholesale

$149
Water Lily Princess Wood mask

Eka

(659)

Crowned by lily pads, a beautiful princess has lotus buds for eyes. This elegant Balinese mask is superbly carved by hand. From Eka, it showcases the unusual grain of natural hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

$79 Wholesale

$79
Cili Handmade Indonesian Suar Wood Mask from Bali

Subrata Family

(84)

This handmade suar wood mask direct from Bali artisan Nyoman Subrata is just as beautiful as the goddess it was carved to represent. Cili, which literally means "small and beautiful", is a symbol of beauty and fertility in Indonesia and is meant to represent Sri, the goddess of rice and fertility. This intricate, hand carved mask is made from rich suar wood with unique wood grain.

$117 Wholesale

$117
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Stellar Thoughts Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

Hand-carved of sese wood and painted black with red and green accents, this Ghanaian wall mask is presented by Victoria Agyepomaa. She accentuates the mask with star patterns at the forehead, each centered by a brass accent.

$20.30 Wholesale

~~$29~~ $20.30
Bird Man Bird Theme African Mask from Ghana

Anna Yawson

(34)

By Anna Yawson, this bold mask is covered with subtle textures and bright colors. A bird alights on the head and reaches down with a gentle beak as though protecting this noble personage. Named Efo — "bird" in the Ewe language — this African mask is the artisan's own design.

$67 Wholesale

$67
Miko Monkey Hand Crafted Monkey Mask from Guatemala

Manuel Delfino

(32)

Crafted from pine wood, this petite mask is inspired by traditional Guatemalan dance masks. The wide-eyed 'miko' monkey mask is hand carved and painted by Guatemala's Manuel Delfino.

$34 Wholesale

$34
Purity and Strength Sese Wood Mask with Recycled Glass Beads

Malik Jabir Dodoo

(1)

Embellished with recycled black and white beads, Malik Jabir Dodoo's eco-friendly mask is a stunning study in contrast. The Ghanaian artisan uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, covering its features in petite glass beads. An iron rod and sturdy sese wood base provide the mask with support.

$99 Wholesale

$99
Ngil Masquerade, African Aluminum Wood Mask in Black and White from Ghana

Abdulai Osman Adam

(31)

$59 Wholesale

$59
Passport, Brass Accented Wood Masks Handmade in Africa (Pair)

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

$39 Wholesale

$39
Flirty Floral Skull, Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask

Juan and Carolina

(78)

$109 Wholesale

$109
Ntaafo, Ghanaian Handmade Small Decorative Wood Masks (Pair)

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

$67 Wholesale

$67

Featured Reviews

African mask, 'Bird Man'

Maribeth

Apr 23, 2019

I love African Art, especially wooden masks

This particular mask is smaller than I expected. However, the petite mask is exquisite. The detailed carvings and colors are beautiful. I will no doubt consider buying additional pieces from this artist. I am thrilled I bought this piece. I'm also thrilled a female carved this mask. That one feature makes this piece special!

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African wood masks, 'Sefam' (set of 3)

Donna

Feb 8, 2018

Great craftmanship!

I love my mini masks, they are perfect for a frame i have. They are a great addition to my collection! Thank you!!

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African wood mask, 'Bantu Forest Spirit'

Rebecca

Oct 5, 2020

Excellent craftsmanship

This mask is beautiful. By far the most interesting I have bought from Novica. Larger than I expected and love it. Everyone that visits my home complements it. Great work.

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