Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Putu Suserini The iridescent pearl lights up

The iridescent pearl lights up this beautiful silvery necklace

the earrings gleam with the polished finish of sterling silver

Local artisans diligently handcraft the sculpture of steel

Some of the artisans have been in Far Fetched for over 20 years

She beads the anklet with gleaming brass and sky blue calcite that circle the ankle

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Putu Suserini The iridescent pearl lights upChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese