Traditional African Masks

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

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  • Sale! bedu plant mask

    Bedu Plank Mask :: (IV-BEDU-0006)

    Original price was: $1,100.Current price is: $990.

    Superb condition XL signature wall mask.
    A plank mask of the Bedu Association of the Gurunsi people which first appeared in the early 20th century. The horns represent a mythical buffalo-like animal which protects and unities. Danced with elaborate raffia, it would appear at many types of ceremonies.

    Mask Information

    Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
    Culture………………………… Gurunsi
    Function……………………….. Celebration, Protection & Initiation
    Dimensions……………………. 83 x 65 x 17cm

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  • Sale! bambara mali mask

    Bambara Marka Mask – Chiwa

    Original price was: $770.Current price is: $693.

    Ornate Bambara mask with signature chiwara antelope head dress motif.

    Marka masks are revered as channels to extremely powerful protective spirits who convey messages, frighten away evil, cure illnesses and encourage fertility.

    Country of Origin…………….. Mali
    Culture………………………… Bambara
    Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration, Prosperity
    Dimensions……………………. 43 x 17 x 14cm

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    Bambara Marka Mask – Bama

    Original price was: $340.Current price is: $306.

    Tribal mask with chameleon head dress and metal inlay features

    Marka masks are revered as channels to extremely powerful protective spirits who convey messages, frighten away evil, cure illnesses and encourage fertility.

    Country of Origin…………….. Mali
    Culture………………………… Bambara
    Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration, Prosperity
    Dimensions……………………. 43 x 17 x 14cm

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    Bambara Marka Mask – Madan

    Original price was: $340.Current price is: $306.

    Metal inlay features adorn this string aged mask from Mali

    Marka masks are revered as channels to extremely powerful protective spirits who convey messages, frighten away evil, cure illnesses and encourage fertility.

    Country of Origin…………….. Mali
    Culture………………………… Bambara
    Function……………………….. Protection, Celebration, Prosperity
    Dimensions……………………. 43 x 17 x 14cm

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  • mask dogon mali

    Dogon Mask – Prodigy

    $250

    If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have not spent the night with one mosquito

    This Antelope Dogon mask is used in memorial and funeral ceremonies called Dama which commemorates the origin of death.  These are large ceremonies with hundreds of participants and help the spirit move into an Ancestral place.

    Country of Origin…….……….. Mali
    Culture………………………… Dogon
    Function……………………….. Protection & Spirit world
    Dimensions…………………….41cm  x 15cm x 9cm

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  • Sale! sun mask ekete

    Ekete Mask – Sunsplash

    Original price was: $175.Current price is: $157.50.

    During times of peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.

    Rare, sun mask from Ekete clan in Nigeria

    Country of Origin…………….. Nigeria
    Culture………………………… Ekete
    Function……………………….. Prosperity & Harvest
    Dimensions……………………. 23cm x 21cm x 7cm

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  • Sale! vuvi mask gabon

    Vuvi Mask – Mystery

    Original price was: $180.Current price is: $162.

    A bird does not change its feathers because the weather is bad

    These Vuvi masks serve as agents through whom ancestral spirits reappear during funeral ceremonies and solemn communal gatherings

    Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
    Function……………………….. Spirit association and ritual
    Dimensions……………………. 21cm long x 20cm wide x 8cm deep

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    Vuvi Mask – Gabba

    Original price was: $180.Current price is: $162.

    The chicken that can dig for food will not sleep hungry

    These Vuvi masks serve as agents through whom ancestral spirits reappear during funeral ceremonies and solemn communal gatherings

    Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
    Function……………………….. Spirit association and ritual
    Dimensions……………………. 27cm long x 21cm wide x 11cm deep

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  • Sale! old punu mask

    Punu Mask – Melina

    Original price was: $195.Current price is: $175.50.

    Tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today

    With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces

    Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
    Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
    Dimensions……………………. 31cm long x 19cm wide x 15cm deep

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    Punu Mask – Gueni

    Original price was: $195.Current price is: $175.50.

    A roaring lion kills no game

    With soft feminine facial features, Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces

    Country of Origin…….………..Gabon
    Function……………………….. Ancestral celebration dances and spirit association
    Dimensions……………………. 28cm long x 18cm wide x 11cm deep

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  • Sale! reindeer mask

    Bwa Reindeer Mask – The Herd

    Original price was: $100.Current price is: $90.

    Be one with the pack.

    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:
    35cm long x 24 wide x 14 deep

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  • Sale! reindeer mask

    Bwa Reindeer Mask – Trihorn

    Original price was: $100.Current price is: $90.

    A true celebration of joy.

    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:
    34cm long x 22 wide x 14 deep

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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