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BEAUTIFUL HAND-CARVED AFRICAN MASK FROM GHANA
A striking decorative wall mask, hand-carved from a single piece of local sese wood and finished in black with bold natural tan striping across the entire elongated face. Deep-set round eyes, a strong ridged brow, and rhythmic incised lines give this piece real presence on a wall.
This comes out of the living wood-carving tradition of Ghana, centered in the Accra and Ashanti regions, where skilled artisans hand-carve masks from sese wood — the same wood and techniques used across generations of West African carving. In the broader tradition, masks are made to embody an ancestral spirit and carry ideas of wisdom, prosperity, and protection, and the bold black-and-tan striped palette is a recognized and time-honored style in West African mask work. Each mask is carved and finished by hand, so no two are ever exactly alike.
This is a genuine Ghanaian-made decorative piece in that tradition — the kind of one-of-a-kind statement that anchors a gallery wall, a boho or eclectic room, or a collector's grouping of African art.
DETAILS
- Hand-carved solid wood (sese wood)
- Made in Ghana, West Africa
- Approximately 13.5" tall
- Carved hang hole on the back — ready to mount
- Black with natural tan incised striping
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition. Solid and sound with only light surface wear consistent with age and handmade origin. No cracks, no breaks, no repairs.
No odor — smoke-free, pet-free, climate-controlled storage.
