Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents _artisan--novica-artisan-11071 A lacy crescent becomes exquisite

A lacy crescent becomes exquisite filigree hoops

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Working in the tradition of alebrijes

The woman herself seems demure

Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaires in amethyst

Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents _artisan--novica-artisan-11071 A lacy crescent becomes exquisiteThis original design from Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is named ekene, which means 'praise' in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The artisan carves the mask by hand from rubberwood, an African hardwood, and embellishes it with embossed aluminum plates and paint in red and mustard shades. materials: Rubberwood, aluminum Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Intended as wall decor 19 in. H x 6 in. W x 2. 8 in. D