Akan Masks(164 items)
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Featured Reviews on Akan Masks
African wood mask, 'Sankofa Wisdom'





By LINDA
Love the bird
this mask has a bird looking backwards. This shows that our past must be learned to forward. I totally believe we should review and learn from our past at least who we are. I am studying my genealogy and this fits perfectly in my office.
African beaded wood mask, 'Maame Ama'





By Kathie
So happy with this mask
I love the dimensions of this mask. Substantial but not overpowering. The bead colors are not quite as bright as pictured but really close. The metal work is superb. Overall gorgeous. I was particularly impressed by the packaging. Coming from Africa, the mask was first wrapped in Kraft wrapping paper, taped at each end, then a second same type wrapping. It was placed in a strong cardboard box that was just the size of the wrapped mask and didnt allow for movement inside. Definite pride by the craftsperson.
African beaded wood mask, 'Akan Anoma'





By PATRICIA
A Work of Art!
This mask looks so fabulous in my home. A real eye catcher, the colors and workman ship are exceptional . To own this piece at Novica pricing is a true blessing
Featured Artist


Abdul Aziz Mohamadu Hand-carved African masks
"In 2000, I went into carving and since then I have never regretted it. But I haven't abandoned painting completely either."
Popular Akan Masks
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Authentic African Masks (Pair), "God's Gift of Twins"
$129.99By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, two beautiful masks show the same basic design. Yet each is decorated differently — one with ornate brass repoussé, the other with colorful beadwork. He names the pair which means "God's gift" in the Twi language. "This is my idea of fraternal twins," the Ghanaian artisan explains. "Children are truly a gift from God."
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Hand Carved and Painted Adinkra Symbol Masks (Pair), "None But God"
$49.99Etched on the foreheads of this pair of masks is the Adinkra symbol , which signifies the omnipotence and immortality of God. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Ghana carves the pair by hand from native sese wood, and paints them in red, green, brown, black and yellow. Adinkra symbols, originally created by the Akan peoples of Ghana, are visual icons that represent a concept or proverb.
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Original African Mask Crafted by Hand, "Maame Ama"
$84.99Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language, is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday, and means "mother." Asmah carves the sese wood mask by hand and adorns it with colorful glass beads and embossed aluminum on the forehead.