With attentive ears, curious eyes and a strong trunk, this young elephant is ready to take on any challenge. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a handsome gift mask from Ghana's Ewe people, named Atiglinyi (Elephant). Such masks are given to someone who has been able to achieve a huge and difficult assignment successfully.

It’s gorgeous! I’m very happy with the purchase.. Heather. Mclean, VA. Mon Aug 24 2020

In a departure from masks, Ghanaian artisan Philip Dankwa creates this comb-shaped wall decor at his workshop in the east of the country. Carving locally produced sese wood, Dankwa imagines a tribal triumvirate that sees two women, a baby and a man sitting in parallel. This comb-themed piece makes a grand entrance, even from afar, measuring nearly 22 inches in height.

The artisan of Ghana presents this ntomo mask, used for coming-of-age ceremonies in the Bambara tribe of Mali. Hand-carved from sese wood, the mask features antelope-like horns, a common feature in Bambara masks due to the tribe's close connection with the land. A human figure kneels between the horns at the top of the mask.

The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world. This artisan of Ghana faithfully represents a Guro-style elephant mask, carved of sese wood with fierce tusks and a long curving trunk.

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Handmade by artisans in Cameroon, Juju hats are traditionally worn by village chiefs during celebrations as a symbol of status within their societies. Natural or dyed bird feathers are carefully hand sewn onto a raffia base, which spreads out into a huge circle. Feathers are associated with beauty and are a symbol of prosperity and wealth. These sought-after hats are available in various colors and can be displayed on stands or hung on a wall. Due to the nature of production methods and the use of natural materials, each product may vary slightly in both dimensions and coloring - we believe that these natural variations enhance the authenticity of each item.

Don’t like quality.. Deanna. Naples, FL. Thu Nov 17 2022

A bird perches atop this mask and leans forward to caress its beak on the headdress. Adorned with polished brass and aluminum repousse, this mask is the artisan's own original design. He names it Looflo, which means "flying bird" in Ghana's Ga language.

It blended perfectly with decor. Not too big not too small.. Anonymous. Bowie, MD. Mon Feb 08 2021