Name: African mask, Sankofa Bird
SKU: 218937

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Tall Sankofa Sankofa-Themed African Wood Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this mask will add a touch of African culture to your home. The long mask is hand-carved of sese wood and painted in tones of black, white, and blue. The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," is carved into the mask's forehead.

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Adinkra God Handmade Sese Wood African Mask Gye Nyame Akan Hand Carved

Christopher Kojo Alokpo

(2)

This beautifully handcrafted sese wood African mask is designed by Ghana's Christopher Kojo Alokpo and depicts a large gye nyame character, a symbol in the Akan language which means "only God." African artisans hand-carve each detail, from the lips and eyes, to the vertical line motifs on top. Aluminum repoussé is then added over portions of the mask to provide contrasting texture and color.

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Gye Nyame Adinkra Hand Carved Mask with Adinkra Symbol

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

Theophilus Sackey creates a mask of powerful artistry of his own inspiration, marked on the forehead by the Gye Nyame Adinkra symbol. Representing God's omnipresence, Gye Nyame is crafted of aluminum and painted a golden hue. Sackey carves the sese wood mask by hand adorning the headdress with a smaller mask. Painted black and red, the cheeks are crafted with embossed aluminum to resemble tribal markings.

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Adaptability Colorful Hand Carved Adinkra Symbol African Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

By Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this colorful African mask is carved and painted by hand. A geometric shape flows across the forehead, bringing a message in the form of an adinkra symbol. Known as Nyinkyim, this adinkra means "twisting" in the Twi language and is a symbol of initiative, dynamism and versatility as well as toughness or adaptability.

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Fear None but God Hand Carved Adinkra Symbol Wood Mask from Africa

Anna Yawson

(34)

This original mask design from Ghana's Anna Yawson features the adinkra symbol for gye nyame, or "fear none but God". The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in black and magenta with carved accents. Adinkra symbols, originally created by the Akan peoples of Ghana, are visual icons that represent a concept or proverb.

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None But God Hand Carved and Painted Adinkra Symbol Masks (Pair)

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Etched on the foreheads of this pair of masks is the Adinkra symbol gye nyame, which signifies the omnipotence and immortality of God. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Ghana carves the pair by hand from native sese wood, and paints them in red, green, brown, black and yellow. Adinkra symbols, originally created by the Akan peoples of Ghana, are visual icons that represent a concept or proverb.

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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.

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Matemasie Hand carved African Wood Mask with Adinkra Symbol

Awudu Saaed

(84)

Awudu Saaed designs this splendid mask to share the meaning of Matemasie, the Adinkra symbols that means "What I hear, I keep." Detailed on the forehead of this hand-carved sese wood mask, the implied meaning of this legendary symbol is "I understand," for understanding means wisdom and knowledge, but it also represents the prudence of taking into consideration what another person has said. Saaed paints the mask black with green and red details.

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Nolwazi Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Adinkra Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

Working with local artisans in Ghana, Victoria Agyepomaa designs this stunning mask that is hand carved from sese wood. The cheeks and forehead of the mask are covered with textured aluminum repoussé metalwork, which creates a lovely contrast against the hand-painted wood. A marigold adinkra symbol called hye wonnye sits at the center of the forehead, representing forgiveness. Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin an ancient kingdom that once stood where Ivory Coast is today in West Africa. Victoria names her design nolwazi, which is a Zulu word meaning "knowledgeable."

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African Heart Hand Crafted African Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

Carved by hand, this elegant mask represents patience and tolerance. An African adinkra symbol on the forehead represents akoma, and depicts a heart. "Akoma is an Akan adinkra symbol," says artisan Theophilus Sackey. He covers the mask with hand embossed aluminum.

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Sankofa Head African Wood Sankofa Mask Crafted in Ghana

Alex Ansah Ampofo

(1)

Ghanaian artisan Alex Ansah Ampofo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood. The forehead features the image of the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg off of its back and signifying the importance of learning from the past. The brow is decorated with the Adinkra symbol Akofena, representing courage and valor. Embossed aluminum enhances this mask, which is rubbed with clay for a rustic finish.

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Sankofa Bird Unique Wood Mask

Eric Darko

(15)

The Sankofa bird looks to the past for the wisdom to build its future, its presence as an Adinkra symbol highlighting this striking Ashanti mask from Ghana. Eric Darko hand-carves the piece, carefully adhering to tradition.

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Verdant Sankofa, Sankofa-Themed Rustic African Wood Mask from Ghana

Rapheal L. Commey

(6)

$67 Wholesale

$67

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Gye Nyame Head, Gye Nyame African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$29 Wholesale

$29

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Beauty and Faith, African wood mask

Abdul Razak

(11)

$73.95 Wholesale

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Malian Lady, Fair Trade Wood Mask

Victor Addo Biney

(5)

$177 Wholesale

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Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

$67 Wholesale

$67

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Safely Home, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

$89 Wholesale

$89

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Colorful Villager, Handmade African Colorful Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

(37)

$64 Wholesale

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Authority, Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

$84 Wholesale

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Gye Nyame II, Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$104 Wholesale

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Fear Only God, Hand Crafted Wood Mask

Gordon Adu

(14)

$49 Wholesale

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Safety and Security, Red and Yellow African Mask

Godfred France

(37)

$79 Wholesale

$79

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Return, Artisan Crafted Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$74 Wholesale

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Vigilant One, Handcrafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Warrior African Mask

Joana Addo

$79 Wholesale

$79

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Grateful Bird, Bird-Themed Colorful African Wood Mask from Ghana

Ibrahim Seyeed

(9)

$179 Wholesale

$179

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Bravery and Valor, Fair Trade African Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

$77 Wholesale

$77

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Sankofa Bird, Authentic Sese Wood African Mask

Sinclair Yao Daley

(16)

$104 Wholesale

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God is My Guide, African Wood Mask

Godfred France

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$50.15 Wholesale

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Sword of War, Fair Trade Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$64 Wholesale

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God is Supreme, Hand Carved Wood African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

$59 Wholesale

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Mortality, Red and Green Hand Carved African Mask from Ghana

Wilson Aboagye

(4)

$84 Wholesale

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Supreme Deity, Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Wall Mask from Ghana

Kwasi George

(4)

$184 Wholesale

$184

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Adaptability, Fair Trade African Mask

Godfred France

(37)

$79 Wholesale

$79

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Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$27 Wholesale

$27

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Sankofa Pattern, Sankofa-Themed African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask

Paul Ababisa

(1)

$22.95 Wholesale

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Make a Way, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Daniel Quarcoo

(4)

$94 Wholesale

$94

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Faces of Bravery, African Glass Beaded Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Victoria Agyepomaa

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$84.99 Wholesale

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Ashanti Wisdom, Unique African Wood Mask

Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

(6)

$209 Wholesale

$209

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Star and Moon, Handmade Beaded African Mask

Godfred France

(37)

$79 Wholesale

$79

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Ladder of Death, African Wood Mask

Theophilus Sackey

(45)

$79 Wholesale

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Courageous Ohene in Blue, Blue and Cream Courageous King Wood African Wall Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

$47 Wholesale

$47

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Courageous Ohene in Brown, Taupe and Cream Courageous King Wood African Wall Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

$49 Wholesale

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Sankofa Bird, Bird Theme Folk Art African Mask

Ali Mohammed

(99)

$94 Wholesale

$94

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Featured Reviews

African wood mask, 'Gye Nyame II'

Grier

Jun 7, 2019

Gye Nyame II

Love it!!!! Have it beside my African Elephant Spirit II wood mask. We've been looking for something very unique for our living room....it's perfect!

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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Edith

Sep 26, 2019

Lovely addition

This mask is a beautiful addirion to my collection and depiction of looking at the past in order to learn for the future

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African mask, 'Sankofa Bird'

Elliott

Jan 2, 2018

I Absolutely Love This Piece

I purchased this mask a couple years ago, and I am just now finally expressing my appreciation. The colors and lines of this piece are outstanding. I love how the cheeks are framed by the multicolored tassels. This mask has become one of my favorite possessions. Thank you for your work and for sharing your wonderful story. It seems that you also do truly great work for your community.

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