Name: Akan wood mask, Marry Me
SKU: 193128

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Confidant Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana

Joseph Boateng

(14)

Two figures stand next to each other in this sculpture handcrafted by Joseph Boateng. The artisan crafts the sculpture using sese wood and finishes it using local clay and paint in shades of brown, yellow, and red. Joseph designs the sculpture to represent the value of confiding in another and working together to solve a problem.

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Kyauta Oval African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

Created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this African mask is named Kyauta, which means "gift" in the Hausa language. Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, this mask forms an oval shape with pointed ends. Panels of embossed aluminum evoke traditional scarification practices.

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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.

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Ancient Lovers Handcrafted Traditional Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture

Kobina Asmah

(24)

The ancient Ghanaian style honors love and its gifts with a traditional sculpture by Kobina Asmah. The artisan works with sese wood and ceramic to craft this exquisite piece, portraying two heads united in a classic depiction of romance, all painted and polished for a lustrous look.

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Love and Honor African Bride and Groom Masks for Wall or Table (Pair)

Abdulai Osman Adam

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Wearing yellow caps, a man and a woman swear to love and honor each other in this pair of masks by Abdulai Osman Adam. He carves each sese wood mask by hand, giving long braids to the woman and a beard to the man. They both are adorned with a giraffe on their forehead. In his original design, Adam adorns the groom's chest with a pair of doves as a symbol of love and fidelity. In Ghana, a pair of doves is often released by a newly wedded couple as a sign of their commitment, love and fidelity to each other. "A giraffe symbolizes having great aspirations, reaching for the stars and knowing your gifts will take you on the journey of a lifetime while honoring what is important to you," explains the Ghanaian artisan.

The masks are designed to hang on the wall or to stand on a surface.

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Dare Da Raana Original Light and Shadow African Wall Mask Artisan Crafted

Sefah Annwhar

(7)

Referring to both day and night as well as light and darkness in the Hausa language, the "Dare Da Raana" mask is an original design by Sefah Annwhar. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand-carves the sese wood mask and applies clay to create rugged textures. He finishes the mask by painting one half of the face black and the other brown.

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Dagbon Chief African wood mask

Eric Darko

(15)

Master carver Eric Darko replicates the fine art of the Dagbon people of northern Ghana with this impressive mask. He carves it by hand from sese wood, expertly detailing the coiffure and facial scarifications that distinguish the tribe's Yaa Naa or chief.

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Zodwa Wood and Brass Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this stunning mask using local rubberwood. He carves the wood by hand into his own design, before painting and polishing it over the course of two to three weeks. Stunning textured brass repoussé metalwork adorns the cheeks and forehead of the elongated face. Intricate copper wire work accentuates the brows, the nose, and the area around the nose and mouth of the mask. The artisan names the bold wall decor zodwa, which is a Zulu word that translates to "only girls."

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Noyim Artisan Crafted Aluminum and Wood Wall Mask

Awudu Saaed

(84)

With perseverance and determination, Ghana's Awudu Saaed has achieved success as an artisan. Perhaps that inspired him to name this mask Noyim, which means "keep going" in the Ewe language. The mask is hand carved from rubberwood and accented with embossed aluminum plate.

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Fito Whistling African Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wall Decor

Sefah Annwhar

(7)

Pouting lips to whistle, this original mask is by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Annwhar. He carves the mask by hand of seasoned sese wood and adorns the nose with embossed aluminum in black. Painted yellow, brown, and white, the mask is appropriately called "Fito," the Hausa word for "whistle."

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Bird of Happiness Circular Hand Crafted and Painted West African Mask

Victor Dushie

(46)

Carved by hand from sese wood, a bird alights on the forehead of a person who laughs out loud. Embossed aluminum brings rich textures to Victor Dushie's beautiful African mask. He names this design Dzidzor, which means "happiness" in the Ewe language.

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Ntoboase I African Wood Mask Carved by Hand with Colorful Beads

Rita Addo Zakour

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From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like mask is carved by hand of African sese wood with brass insets on the eyelids and chin. Featuring a slender nose and pouting lips, the mask's cheeks are decorated with colorful glass beads.

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Cry for Victory, Three-Headed African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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Graceful Giraffe, Wooden African Mask with Giraffe Motifs from Ghana

K. Baka

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Beauty and Faith, African wood mask

Abdul Razak

(11)

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Exotic Elephant, Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Featuring Ceremonial Design

Daniel Quarcoo

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$99 Wholesale

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Victory Dove, Bird Theme Folk Art Hand Carved African Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

$107 Wholesale

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Dan Festival, Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Dan Mask from Ghana

Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

(6)

$119 Wholesale

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Praise God, Handcrafted Circular West African Wall Mask in Red Tones

Victor Dushie

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$67 Wholesale

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Successor, Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour

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Apology, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Victor Dushie

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Bird Essence, Hand-Painted African Wood Mask with Bird Accent on Top

Kobina Asmah

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$109 Wholesale

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Mbara Hunter, Aluminum and Wood African Mask Textured from Ghana

Awudu Saaed

(84)

$39 Wholesale

$39

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Round Sunflower Man, African Painted Round Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Elias Dela Dorkenoo

$139 Wholesale

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Featured Reviews

African wood mask, 'Bird of Happiness'

Michelle

Nov 19, 2020

WOWWWWW

So much detail & texture - it's amazing! Not your average round mask; multi-colored wood, metal; extra piece at the top. I have had compliments from many friends & will probably buy another, as a gift for someone.

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Wood statuette, 'Exotic Elephant'

Maria

Sep 6, 2020

Amazing!

Thank you to the artist of this amazing elephant. I appreciate your wonderful talents. I have a collection of elephant statues and this is my favorite one. It will be special to me always.

Akan wood mask, 'Marry Me'

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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