Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Blue Moon'

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

Bungalow Rose Ivoirian Baule Spitfire Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 17.75 H x 6 W in | Wayfair 5D847388E5C947C2A08052A79C0318E0

Features:Add this wall decor to your home while enhancing your overall lookColor: BrownPrimary Material: WoodPrimary Material Details: Sese woodStyle: EclecticSubject: FiguralNumber of Items Included: 1Pieces Included: Handmade: YesLighted: NoBulb... ... more

Bungalow Rose Baule Ancestor Ivoirian Wood Mask in Brown/Red | 10.25 H x 6 W in | Wayfair 9A4D98FFD26240B0AA4C5E8BBE910C2B

Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, this handsome mask by the artisan represents the Baule or Baole people of Cote d'Ivoire. It depicts a serene personage whose eyes are closed. 'Such masks are used to seek the blessings of the ancestors and to... ... more

Handmade Baule Spitfire Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 6" W x 3.2" D

Handsome but solemn, this imposing African mask is the handiwork of Godfred France. He carves it by hand, using seasoned sese wood, and achieves rich textures with applications of white clay. ... more

Handmade Baule Ancestor Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana) - 10.25" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood, this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I represents the Baule or Baole people of Cote d'Ivoire. It depicts a serene personage whose eyes are closed. ... more

Handmade Guro Unity Ivoirian Wood Mask (Ghana)

Abstract motifs adorn the ring that rises from a crown. It features two human heads, united in a single purpose. Transforming native sese wood with his vision and talent, Salihu Ibrahim sculpts a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire. ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Queen Aura Poka' - Hand Carved Ivoirian Wood Mask

By Kobina Asmah this beautiful mask depicts a beloved African queen of the Baule people. This is the queen mother Aura Poka. Because of dissension in the Ashanti kingdom she moved her people to present day Ivory Coast the artisan explains. Carved by... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Ancestor'

Carved by hand from seasoned sese wood this handsome mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I represents the Baule or Baole people of Cote d'Ivoire. It depicts a serene personage whose eyes are closed. Such masks are used to seek the blessings of the ancestors... ... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Baule Spitfire'

Handsome but solemn this imposing African mask is the handiwork of Godfred France. He carves it by hand using seasoned sese wood and achieves rich textures with applications of white clay. This mask comes from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire he... ... 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, '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, '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, 'Guro Wise Man'

Known to be a wise reptile the snake lends its tail to this design as a symbol of wisdom. Salihu Ibrahim carves a mask from the Guro tribe of Cote d'Ivoire where they represent spirits of the underworld. Deep rich color lends a mystical effect to the... ... 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

Gold Baule,'African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a face with a parted haircut and triangle motifs around the neck. Brass accents decorate... ... more

Baule Queen,'Artisan Crafted Baule Tribe Wood Queen Mask'

With her regal bearing and luxurious coiffure, she could only be a tribal queen. Victor Addo Biney of Ghana creates this Baule-style mask, modeled after ceremonial masks used by that tribe. The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote... ... more

Baule Style,'Baule-Inspired African Wood Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the art of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Daniel Quarcoo creates this stunning African mask. Crafted from sese wood and finished in hues of dark brown, russet, and yellow, this mask is accented with pieces of aluminum and... ... more

Ivorian wood mask, 'Baule Prince' - Ivory Coast Wood Mask

This mask may only be worn by the Baule prince of Cote d'Ivoire during harvest celebrations. Salihu Ibrahim honors legendary traditions with a hand-carved sese wood mask. ... 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

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

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

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

'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

'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 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

'Black and Gold African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a black face with a curved haircut and a pointed beard. Brass accents decorate the cheeks... ... more

'Green and Gold African Wood Baule-Inspired Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's Godfred France designs this striking wall mask. Hand-carved of sese wood, this mask depicts a green face with a high-top haircut. Brass accents decorate the forehead and cheeks. ... more

Ivorian wood mask, 'Baule King'

This mask may only be worn by the Baule king of Cote d'Ivoire. It features a regal face in the center and two smaller faces above it as a sign of his power. Salihu Ibrahim honors legendary traditions with a hand-carved sese wood mask. ... more

'Handcrafted Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood to depict a face painted brown. He works in the style of traditional Baule masks, representing a subgroup of the Akan people in the Ivory Coast. Depicting a man and a... ... more

African wood and jute mask, 'Baule Gbekre I'

For the Baule one of the largest ethnic groups in the Ivory Coast masks serve as an important connection to the spiritual world. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana creates this Baule-style monkey mask hand-carved of sese wood and replete with a mane of jute... ... more

Bearded Baule,'Sese Wood and Raffia African Replica Mask from Ghana'

This African mask is representative of one worn by the Ivory Coast's Baule people during harvest festivals and in the event of the death of a king. Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand-carves the mask of sese wood, adding a large beard of jute fiber. He... ... 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

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Male Baule Fertility Mask' African Mask (Ghana)

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

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