Ivoirian wood mask, 'Guro Wise Man'

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Plea for Rain' - African Wood Mask

Red as blood and just as vital a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. It is used when they are planting their crops to ask the gods for more... ... more

Bungalow Rose Firdows Moon Ivoirian Wood Mask Sculptural Wood in Brown/Indigo | 20.5 H x 11.8 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Firdows people of Côte d'Ivoire. "Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... ... more

World Menagerie Izabelle Ivoirian Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 10.3 H x 6.3 W x 4.7 D in | Wayfair 197762

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim, a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood, this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the ivory coast. It is thought to protect warriors in... ... more

Bungalow Rose Baule New Moon Ivoirian Wood Mask in Black/Brown | 20.75 H x 11.5 W in | Wayfair CB7E56948AF94BA896D395B57D5A9442

Carved by hand from sese wood, this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. The artisan depicts a design from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. 'Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears, in celebration and gratitude for God's... ... more

Novica Handmade Guro African Wood Mask

This stunning mask is the creation of Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude, who names his design in honor of the Guro people from the Ivory Coast. ... more

Handmade Gentle Ivoirian Person African Mask (Ghana)

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Compassion and Bravery' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This noble mask is adorned with the horns of a ram and a bird leaning forward. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes bravery and compassion. Salihu Ibrahim replicates the artistic traditions of the Guro people who include animal... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Yoari Moon' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned by a crescent moon this cheerful mask comes from Cote d'Ivoire. Salihu Ibrahim carves the piece by hand of native African sese wood eliciting rich textures from its grain and adding applications of white clay for contrast. Such masks are used... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Senufo Purification' - Hand Beaded Wood Wall Mask

By Godfred France this beautiful mask is superbly carved by hand. He adorns the face with polished brass and pebbles while beads of recycled glass add color to the design. An imposing headdress lends authority. This mask is used by the Senufo people of... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Togetherness' - Handcrafted Ivory Coast Wood Mask

To the Yaure people of Cote d'Ivoire this mask symbolizes togetherness. Carved of sese wood a face of solemn features is crowned with the image of two birds face-to-face. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this replica by hand and as the birds' beaks come into... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule New Moon' - Handcrafted Wood Mask

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim depicts a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... ... more

'Protection and Blessings' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Crowned with the image of a crested bird this mask symbolizes protection and blessings. Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood mask in the artistic tradition of the Guro tribe from Cote d'Ivoire. Noted for their zoomorphic features the masks were believed... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Scorpion Vigil'

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire masks are emblems of the spirits... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Bird Protector'

A graceful bird alights atop a bearded face with animal ears. Melding human and zoomorphic features Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mesmerizing image. The graceful sese wood mask comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent the spirits of... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Kran Twins'

Side by side identical faces depict twins in this handsome African mask. Representative of the Cote d'Ivoire's Kran people it is worn by parents to celebrate the birth of twins says artisan Salihu Ibrahim. He adds applications of white clay for contrast. ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Blue Moon'

Carved by hand from sese wood this stunning mask depicts the face of the moon. Salihu Ibrahim recreates a design from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Such masks are used on the first day the moon appears in celebration and gratitude for God's... ... more

King Who Loves Peace,'Ivoirian wood mask'

Horns crown the narrow face of an African king. Carved with only hand tools from naturally-dried sese wood, the piece slopes dramatically from a smooth forehead to a pointed chin; a slim nose elongates the visage. Designer Nana Adu Amankwapam... ... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. ... more

Ivoirian wood African mask, 'Dan Ghost'

Stylized features depict a ghost with vigilant pose. Used by the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia such masks are considered guardian spirits; they drive off evil with their good elements. Rita Addo Zakour designs images with authentic West... ... more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... ... more

Guro,'Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Mask'

This stunning mask is the creation of Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude, who names his design in honor of the Guro people from the Ivory Coast. The West African artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, sands the surface smooth, then paints the... ... more

'Guro Fertility Wall Wood Mask Replica Hand-carved by Artisan'

Sefah Annwhar replicates the unique artistry of Ivory Coast's Guro people with this impressive wall mask. Featuring two faces, fertility masks were given to Guro women to help them conceive. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand-carves the sese wood mask... ... more

African wood mask, 'Guro Elephant I'

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana faithfully represents a... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Village Wise Man'

Expressed in sese wood an elongated visage purses lips and peers through narrowed eyes. Ernestina Oppong Asante portrays a village sage deep in thought. A cap tops the slender face; the long dark line of the nose balances the ample forehead. This... ... more

Gentle Person,'Ivoirian African Mask'

Anthropomorphic features transform the face of a young man, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim. Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, the personage boasts the curving horns of a ram and a beard like an elephant's trunk. A birdlike creature... ... more

African mask, 'Ivoirian Avian Grace'

Leaning forward to caress the forehead a graceful bird crowns this sese wood mask. The solemn visage boasts a narrow beard that curls in counterpoint to the slender avian body. Salihu Ibrahim uses manual tools to carve this mask with the detailed care... ... more

Bungalow Rose Ivoirian Avian Grace African Mask Wall Decor, Wood in Black/Gray | 22.5 H x 6.75 W in | Wayfair BBMT4506 40716711

Leaning forward to caress the forehead a graceful bird crowns this sese wood mask. The solemn visage boasts a narrow beard that curls in counterpoint to the slender avian body. Salihu Ibrahim uses manual tools to carve this mask with the detailed care... ... more

African mask, 'Guro Rooster'

A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire where such masks represent the spirits of the underworld. This elegant piece by Salihu... ... more

World Menagerie Salihu Ibrahim Guro Rooster Blue African Mask w/ Bird Wall Decor, Wood in Blue/Brown | 19.8 H x 8.8 W in | Wayfair 212282

A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits of the underworld. This elegant piece by Salihu... ... more

Se Men Su Nti,'Bird-Themed African Wood Mask in Black from Ghana'

Working with a single piece of sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako hand-carves this African mask, which is then treated with a black finish. A face with slanted eyes is depicted with a bird perched atop the head. This mask is named Se Men Su... ... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Boys to Men' - Unique Nigerian Mask

Symmetrical features in golden ochre are accented with red white and black. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu the youthful mask receives applications of brass repousse on each cheek. This mask is representative of the Bare people of Kano State in Nigeria he... ... more

'Congo Medicine Man' - Unique Congo Zaire Wood Mask

This solemn mask features the grave visage of a worried medicine man. Victor Yao Delanyo hand-carves this piece according to the customs of the Basonge people from Congo. Named Fwebe (Chief) it is usually worn by a priest during rituals to cleanse the... ... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Man of Fire'

This imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya an Akan word... ... more

Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Judge and Feast' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Carved in the image of a wise and solemn woman this mask by Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by the customs of the Punu people from Gabon. Wonderfully expressive the sese wood mask serves a judiciary function: It is used to identify the sorcerer within the... ... more

Akan wood mask, 'Only Good Thoughts' - Unique Wood Mask

Speaking out an elegant personage dispenses wise advice. Applications of richly embossed aluminum enhance this finely carved mask. Eric Danquah names it Adwene Pa which means think only good thoughts in the language of Ghana's Akan people. ... more

Hand-Carved Songye Man African Sese Wood Wall Mask 'Songye Man'

Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim skillfully carves an exquisite African mask. The face is crafted from sese wood and depicts a male figure. The artist takes inspiration from the Songye people, who are renowned for their wood carving skills. ... more