Northern Water Spirit Hand Carved African Mask with Raffia _artisan--novica-artisan-13333 Waxed thread & metal beads

Waxed thread & metal beads

Masks are presented as a marriage proposal among the Hausa people of Nigeria

this design transforms diminutive silver spacer beads into a bracelet of five opulent strands

The art of beading has been practiced in Mali for centuries

The panther's body is adorned with glass beads featuring the heads of an elephant and a toucan on either side

Northern Water Spirit Hand Carved African Mask with Raffia _artisan--novica-artisan-13333 Waxed thread & metal beadsConcentric lines accentuate the contours of this bold and authentic African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, the face is framed with raffia hair. 'In the northern region of Ghana, farmers put such masks in their farms to help them have good rains for a good harvest,' says artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante. materials: Sese wood, raffia Intended as wall decor Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 19. 75 in. H x 8. 25 in. W