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Mirror, 'African Lizards' - Handmade Rustic Wood Mirror

Lizards rest on a handsome wall mirror by Worlasi Agbalenyo. Crafted by hand the design is created from African sese wood. The rich textures are achieved with applications of sand and a raffia cord surrounds the looking glass. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Akan Beauty' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs the face represents a woman and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She names the piece Ahoofie an Akan word meaning Beauty. more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Successor' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His long narrow face is shaped like a seed ?ù promise of new life. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask is crafted by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum. Based on centuries of Ghanaian tradition the design arises from the artisan's... more

Valiant Warrior,'Handmade Coconut Shell Necklace on Double Strand Nylon Cords'

Make a statement with this daring and spunky necklace made from coconut shell. West African artisan Rita Addo Zakour, hand crafts this eye-catching necklace by stringing the coconut shell beads onto a double strand of nylon cord. The necklace... more

'Songe Marriage' - Hand Made Congolese Wood Mask

Carved by hand from African sese wood this handsome mask is the work of Godfred France. Diagonal lines flow from the eyes to the elongated chin while parallel curves follow the lines of the eyes. This mask is representative of the Democratic... more

African Elder,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Designed by Winfred Ansah Okoampah, this Ghanaian mask depicts an African elder. The mask is hand-carved from sese wood by local artisans. The elder's hair is tied into a topknot and his face is decorated with intricately embossed aluminum that... more

Deer,'Handmade African Wood Deer Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood with etched accents and a panel of embossed aluminum on the forehead, a deer adds a touch of African charm to your home decor. Victoria Agyepomaa designs this African mask from Ghana. more

Yoruba Tribe,'Handmade African Sese Wood Mask'

A curious little bird with a long beak perches on the head of this intriguing mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in dusty lilac and black. The mask is named after the Yoruba... more

Future King,'Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Brass and Aluminum'

Bring the spirit of Africa to the living room with this impressive mask featuring handmade textured motifs on sese wood, brass and aluminum, designed to display on a tabletop or shelf. Energized by his culture and religion, Ghanaian artisan Victor... more

Unified Love,'Handmade Ebony Wood African Pendant Bracelet'

An African continent pendant centers this intriguing bracelet West Africa's Robert Lanyo. The artisan crafts the bracelet from black nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot, hand knotting recycled plastic beads on either side of the ebony wood... more

Righteous Look,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood Mask'

With its distinct yellow nose, Raphat Asigbey's hand made mask will add a pop of color to any room in your home. Artisans in Ghana hand carve the oblong mask from sese wood with local tools, then paint the surface in a colorful combination of... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good Star' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

The Akwapim people from eastern Ghana believe Nsoroma pa will bring them good luck. Meaning Good Star it takes the form of a mask through Walter Kuma's artistic talent. He carves the mask by hand from local sese wood procuring a detailed face that... more

'Medieval Hoops' - Handmade African Coconut Shell Dang

Ornate terracotta beads center coconut shells in the design of these bold earrings. The design of the earrings makes me think of medieval architecture says Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The earrings are crafted by hand with waxed linen cords and brass hooks. more

Congolese wood African mask, 'Brave Hunter' - Hand Made Wood Mask

Salihu Ibrahim reveals the artistic mysteries of the Songye people with this impressive hand-carved mask. This tribe from Congo is known to have several secret societies and a distinctive form of artistry characterizes each one. Ibrahim presents the... more

Malian wood mask, 'Elite Appreciation' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

Sefah Mohammed replicates the unique artistry of the Sanga people with this handsome mask. Sanga (or Sangha) is a group of thirteen villages in the Dogon region of Mali known as a religious center with many temples and shrines and is a base for... more

Hold Hands,'Handmade Kente Cloth Cotton Scarf'

Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth becomes a colorful scarf. Deborah Osei Boakye continues her grandfather's craft with this extraordinary design. Each strip of kente cloth requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with... more

African Wisdom,'Hand Made African Style Rectangular Wood Mirror'

Rich textures surround a wall mirror with West African mystique from designer Rita Addo Zakour. Crafted and painted by hand, it features adinkra symbols in each corner. The round motifs depict adinkrahene , which indicates greatness, charisma, and... more

Akan wood mask, 'African Pride' - Hand Made Wood Mask

In the Akan language asuo refers to two people of the same social status while ahantan means pride. Kwaku Ofosuhene inventively touches upon these ideas in this piece rendering cultural meanings from the heart of sese wood. Brass copper and aluminum... more

'Royal Identification' - Handmade African Wood Mask

Depicted in a sese wood mask this regal personage represents responsibility. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo names this piece Efiavi a Ewe word meaning royal identification. This mask is presented by the Ewe Chiefs to a royal baby in the Volta region of Ghana... more

Nigerian wood mask, 'Protect My Baby' - Nigerian Wood Wall Mask

Long eyelashes frame watchful eyes in a face that is sweetly feminine. Carved by hand of African African rubberwood this beautiful mask is the work of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Such masks are used by the Hausa tribe of Niger. It is placed in the room... more

Punisher,'Handmade African Wood Wall Mask'

This mask's expression is one of mystery, intended to instill fear. Eddison Agbeko carves this intriguing sese wood replica inspired by the customs and traditions of the Fang people of Congo. It is linked with the dead and it is regarded as a symbol... more

African mask, 'Speak Less'

Bright colors bring a modern look to a traditional African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood it depicts a personage with wide watchful eyes and a small mouth. A curving breastplate repeats the form of the headdress and both are incised with... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Brave Fighter' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

His face is lean and narrow his features a mystery as befits his name ?û Apugu the brave fighter in the Hausa language. Crafted by hand of African sese wood the mask is the work of Godfred France. Such masks are used by the people of Kabube-Nandom... more

Soyaya,'Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing'

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich... more

Kwele Mask III,'Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Wood Mask Handmade African Art'

Christopher Nyasafo is inspired by the legendary masks of the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. The wall mask features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart-shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Prudence'

A wide forehead suggests the wisdom of experience. Eyes are watchful and the mouth is prudently closed. This personage listens observes and thinks before taking action. Carving African sese wood Nana Frimpong creates a mask of his own design. more

'Paglayiri' - Hand Made African Recycled Dangle Earrings

Ila Suleyman designs earrings of admirable ethnic aesthetic. He crafts the earrings by hand with discs recycled from various plastic sources and completes his design with sese wood beads. Suleyman calls this design Paglayiri the Mamprusi term for... more

African mask, 'Adaptability'

Carved by hand this authentic African mask revels in bright bold colors. An adinkra symbol on the forehead conveys conventional wisdom; this one is named Denkyem which means crocodile. The crocodile lives in the water yet breathes the air... more

'Kasapa' - Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace

Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though lips are meant for talking speech must be seasoned believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

Loco Lobo,'Multicolored Wolf Alebrije Figurine Handmade in Mexico'

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlán in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved... more

Red Dragonfly,'Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca'

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved... more

Hand Made Amethyst Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Indonesia 'Watchful Eye'

Featuring over six carats of faceted purple amethyst, this cuff bracelet is handcrafted from sterling silver. Presented by Indonesia's Sukartini, its locket crown can be opened to store small pictures. more

Abotare,'Handmade West African Sese Wood Mask and Aluminum Plating'

With large brown eyes, an open mouth and a prominent gold nose with a crosshatch design, this sese wood mask asks for abotar , which means "patience" in Akan. Designer Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana creates this original mask, richly embellished with... more

Mumuye Pride,'African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask'

The mask of the Mumuye people features small dark eyes on a whitened face. Once upon a time this type of mask was used during pre-war ceremonies; today they are worn during rainmaking ceremonies and healing practices. Mumuye people live along the... more

Messengers of Justice,'Set of Three Sese Wood African Masks Handmade in Ghana'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor handcrafts this set of small sese wood masks of his own original design. Each of the three wears a unique and intense facial expression, and the trio includes tribal marks and accents including a carved bird and a miniature carved... more

Fierce Red,'Hand Made Red Wood Aluminum African Wall Mask from Ghana'

Depicting a stoic face, this Ghanaian mask is hand-carved from local sese wood by Henry Acquah, finished in red and yellow and accented with embossed aluminum for rich textural interest. The gaze of this mask is fierce and immutable, with small... more

Kafuinam,'Ewe Culture African Wood Mask Handmade by Ghana Artisan'

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. The artisan names it Kafuinam , an Ewe name... more

Edinam Luck,'Hand Made Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana'

Meaning "lucky" in the Ewe language, this African mask is named Edinam. 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,... more