Traditional African Masks

 

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African masks from West and Central Africa, sourced directly from their region of origin.

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  • Sale! Bwa Gazelle MaskBwa Gazelle Mask

    Bwa Gazelle Mask – Gertrude

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Gertrude African Mask: A mesmerizing fusion of tradition and allure.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    25cm long x 12 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Gazelle MaskBwa Warthog Mask

    Bwa Warthog Mask – Wilbur

    Original price was: $68.Current price is: $61.20.

    Wilbur African Warthog Mask: A captivating tribute to the untamed spirit of Africa.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    22cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Warthog MaskBwa Warthog Mask

    Bwa Warthog Mask – Wazza

    Original price was: $68.Current price is: $61.20.

    Wazza Warthog Mask: Embrace the wild strength of Africa.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    22cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Bird MaskBwa Bird Mask

    Bwa Bird Mask – Skylark

    Original price was: $58.Current price is: $52.20.

    Skylark bird mask,Soaring African grace.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Bird MaskBwa Bird Mask

    Bwa Bird Mask – Draft

    Original price was: $58.Current price is: $52.20.

    Our bird mask an African draft of elegance and beauty.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Bird MaskBwa Bird Mask

    Bwa Bird Mask – Sven

    Original price was: $58.Current price is: $52.20.

    Sven bird mask: African elegance in flight.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Bird MaskBwa Bird Mask

    Bwa Bird Mask – Aero

    Original price was: $58.Current price is: $52.20.

    Aero bird mask: where elegance soars!

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    30cm long x 10 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Yak MaskBwa Yak Mask

    Bwa Yak Mask – Yogi

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Find your inner peace, be a Yogi.

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    27cm long x 15 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Yak MaskBwa Yak Mask

    Bwa Yak Mask – Yoyo

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Yo-yo, you spin me right round!

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    27cm long x 15 wide x 10 deep

  • Sale! Bwa Yak MaskBwa Yak Mask

    Bwa Yak Mask – Yeti

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Yeti or not, here I come!

    Bwa masks are commissioned and owned by large, extended families, or clans and used on several occasions throughout the year, including initiations, burials, annual renewal rites associated with planting and harvesting, and ceremonies celebrating the consecration of a new mask.

    Dimensions:
    27cm long x 15 wide x 10 deep

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    Fang Mask – Canine

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Small colourful, decorative Fang mask from Cameroon.
    The Fang use these masks in rituals and ceremonies to communicate with and honor their ancestors, seeking their protection and guidance.

    Immerse yourself in the mystique of the Fang Mask, a stunning blend of history and artistic expression

    Mask Information
    Country of Origin –  Cameroon
    Ethnic Group –  Fang
    Function –  Justice & Peace
    Dimensions –  28cm x 9cm x 6cm

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    Fang Mask – Vampire

    Original price was: $78.Current price is: $70.20.

    Small colourful, decorative Fang mask from Cameroon.
    The Fang use these masks in rituals and ceremonies to communicate with and honor their ancestors, seeking their protection and guidance.

    Discover the essence of African tradition through the mesmerizing Fang Mask, a conversation-starting art piece.

    Mask Information
    Country of Origin –  Cameroon
    Ethnic Group –  Fang
    Function –  Justice & Peace
    Dimensions –  28cm x 9cm x 6cm

FAQs

Our collection spans West and Central Africa, featuring masks from Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, and Ghana. Bwa masks from Burkina Faso are a highlight – including sun masks and animal forms like antelope, elephant, butterfly, and chameleon – known for their bold geometric patterns and flat, carved profiles.

From Gabon, we have Kwele masks with their heart-shaped faces and wide eyes, alongside Fang masks with elongated, minimalist features.

You’ll also find pieces from the Baule and Senufo cultures, each reflecting distinct carving traditions. While most of our masks are rooted in traditional forms and ceremonial use, we also feature contemporary African-inspired designs.

We curate African masks for their craftsmanship, cultural accuracy, and material quality.
Our collection features work carved by African artisans using traditional techniques and genuine hardwoods from their regions.

What we look for:

  • Cultural authenticity – African masks that honor their true tribal and ethnic origins, not replicas or copies from other regions.
  • Timber quality – hardwoods that age beautifully and develop rich character over time.
  • Craftsmanship – symmetry, detail work, and skilled carving.
  • Natural finish – the wood’s natural aging process creates depth and warmth you can’t replicate artificially.


Traditional African masks follow designs passed down through generations for purposes like ceremonies, protection, healing, and storytelling.
Contemporary African masks are creative works by individual carvers – still rooted in cultural tradition and handmade using ancestral techniques, but with artistic freedom.
Both approaches honor their origins. The difference is purpose: one serves ritual function, the other celebrates artistic heritage.

What we avoid: Mass-produced pieces, culturally inaccurate copies, and masks made outside their region of origin.

We take great care in packing and sending all our Artefacts – these are fragile and rare pieces that demand the utmost care and consideration, so they arrive at their end destination in the same condition as when they left Africa.

Shipping costs and delivery timeframes are calculated at checkout based on your location and order size.
We offer free shipping Australia-wide for orders over $90. Full details are available on our shipping page.

Carved African mask with curved horn-like extensions displayed on a wooden table