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Masks are the most coveted art form for the Dan tribe of the Ivory Coast, representing the most powerful embodiment of spiritual forces, called glue. Like did, glue inhabits the dark forest, longing to enter and participate in the ordered world of the village but, being invisible, cannot until a mask is interpreted from a dream, described to the elders, then made. The carver sculpts the wooden mask with baobab wood and adorns it with chicken feathers, cowrie shells, and cloth. The mask is worn by the carver with attire that includes forest materials such as raffia, feathers, and fur, all representing the glue. Socially, these masks are the means of bringing control and order to village life, providing the strongest impressions of a young Dan person's earliest and most important experiences.

• Overall: 11'' H x 32.75'' W x 19.35'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 5.57lb.

• Overall: 17'' H x 8.75'' W

With a face like the full moon, this beautiful mask depicts an Akuaba, an Akan word for the child of Akua, a girl born on Wednesday. The term also signifies a doll. This artisan carves the symmetrical features, bright eyes and full lips. "I want people to believe in whatever they do and hope for success in the future," he says. The mask is displayed on an iron stand.

• Overall: 10.8'' H x 9'' W x 1.2'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 2.02lb.

Carved by hand, this authentic mask revels in bright, bold colors. An adinkra symbol on the forehead conveys conventional wisdom; this one is named Fihankra, from the Ashanti word for "house or compound" and is a symbol of security and safety. This artisan designs and crafts the mask by hand.

• Overall: 18.5'' H x 6'' W

• Overall: 13'' H x 8'' W

Named by the artisan after the Yoruba word for brave warrior this colorful mask is hand carved from local wood and painted in shades of blue, yellow, red and black. Carved and painted motifs consisting of repeating lines and dots draw the eye and accentuate the long shape of the mask.

• Overall: 19'' H x 6'' W

This artisan handcrafts this spectacular mask, a loyal replica of this mask. The mask is named after the celebrated chief of the Toma people, who live in southeastern Guinea bordering the Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This mask is believed to bring forth a better harvest and protect the land. Asmah carves the sese wood mask and adorns it with glistening beads and embossed aluminum.

• Overall: 11.5'' H x 6'' W

Salihu Ibrahim faithfully replicates the fertility mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. He carves the sese wood mask by hand with male features including a beard and inverted triangles on the cheeks. The mask is worn during special festivities for a good harvest.

• Overall: 16.3'' H x 8.8'' W

Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this striking mask from sese wood, using a chisel to etch the intricate details. This mask, finished with local clay to give it an antique finish, is a replica of a mask created by the Dan people from Liberia, who refer to the mask as <i>gle</i> or <i>ge</i>, terms that refer both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. As a wall hanging or decorative piece, this mask is sure to add a regal touch to any room.

• Overall: 11.5'' H x 6.75'' W

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this eye-catching mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the attractive design, before painting and polishing the mask. Intricate textured aluminum repoussé metalwork adorns the mask's cheeks and forehead. The name <I>obra</I> is an Akan word which means 'life.'

• Overall: 18'' H x 6.25'' W

With its narrow features and the bird gazing outward from the top, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Accra, Ghana has created a mask that seems to regard the world with unparalleled shrewdness. The rubberwood is painted with hues of yellow, blue, and a rusty red, while motifs and lines are etched in intricate detail, including a sword on each cheek. Look closely to admire the embossed aluminum detailing throughout its face.

• Overall: 41'' H x 11'' W

Meaning 'lucky' in the Ewe language, this African mask is named <i>Edinam.</i> Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie carves it by hand from local sese wood, painting it with red and yellow colors. He adds embossed aluminum sheet to the bottom portion of the mask, giving it a textured finish.

• Overall: 10'' H x 9.75'' W