Yaka Rites Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White _artisan--novica-artisan-9117 Adorned with blue shields

Adorned with blue shields

This design by Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon captures easy elegance

Guatemalan jade centers modern sterling silver earrings by Zandra Lorena Sajbin

The scarlet gems total 21 carats and are set in a high polished sterling silver bracelet of adjustable length

Exuding strength

Yaka Rites Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White _artisan--novica-artisan-9117 Adorned with blue shieldsThe Yaka people who dwell along the Kwango River inspire this elegant African mask. Christopher Nyasafo carves the imposing image from sese wood and paints it by hand. Masks are very important in the rites of passage for these residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the rituals in which adolescents become men. materials: Sese wood Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Intended as wall decor 21. 25 in. H x 8. 75