Xoese Original African Long Mask for Wall in Hand Carved Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-9062 for rings of this width

for rings of this width

Working with richly-grained suar wood

their sinuous bodies suggest one shared heart

accentuated by intricate circle patterns

Sewn in Kampala

Xoese Original African Long Mask for Wall in Hand Carved Wood _artisan--novica-artisan-9062 for rings of this widthThis wall mask exudes a powerful presence with its long blue face and textured cream contours. Featuring a long reddish brown nose, the sese wood mask is carved and painted by hand. Rita Addo Zakour calls her original design Xoese, meaning 'Believe' in the Ewe dialect of Ghana. 'It's all about believing in something,' comments the Ghanaian artisan. materials: Sese wood Intended as wall decor Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly