Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-9117 pear-shaped blue topaz gems totaling

pear-shaped blue topaz gems totaling two carats swing and sway

Jariya Kakaew

colorful designs decorate the bust and collared neckline of this snow white tunic from Thailand

Two round cultured mabe pearls with a white glow are featured in this pair of dangle earrings

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Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-9117 pear-shaped blue topaz gems totaling'This is a bridal mask used for protection by Lambushi women in northern Ghana. It is customary for a bride to wear the mask when she gets betrothed, only to reveal her face to her husband when he places a ring on her finger,' explains designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Known as the Awure (Betrothed) mask, her sese wood replica is carved and painted by hand. It features an ornately embossed aluminum plate over the nose. materials: Sese wood and aluminum