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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

• 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

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

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

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: 17'' H x 8.75'' W

Artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah from Ghana designs and carves this striking African wood mask. This mask is carved from sese wood that features an elongated face and different carved textures.

• Overall: 28.5'' H x 7.5'' W

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this gorgeous sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Each corner of this precious item is hand-painted in typical black, yellow and brown tones, and has traditional motifs on aluminum. The beauty of this star-like shaped mask will add beauty and elegance to your walls.

• Product Material: Sese wood, aluminum plate

Carved of sese wood, a solemn personage with a long, sharp beak is crowned with cotton braids. Among the Dan tribe of Liberia, this mask is thought to assist hunters when seeking game. It is a also the symbol of a warrior. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this handsome replica by hand.

• Overall: 14.3'' H x 5'' W

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this gorgeous mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the beautiful design, before painting and completing the mask with a distressed finish. Intricate, eye-catching textured aluminum repoussé metalwork adorns the mask's forehead and cheeks. The name <i>barima</I> is an Akan word meaning 'man.'

• Overall: 20'' H x 5.5'' W

• Overall: 22.75'' H x 6.25'' W