End to Calamity Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8305 He preserves the natural leaves

He preserves the natural leaves in clear acrylic

which feature sterling teardrops that dangle elegantly below

'It is used by the Goroshie tribe in Nigeria during thier harvest festival called Motaka Rafi

'The masks are seen in the area of Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Like golden suns surrounding a mystical planet

End to Calamity Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8305 He preserves the natural leavesSensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly embossed brass covers cheeks and forehead. Among the Akan people of Ghana, this mask is believed to scare away the spirits of calamity. Juliana Akandas names her design Mumah Po, which means 'big forehead.' materials: Sese wood, brass, cotton thread and beads 15. 25 in. H x 8. 75 in. W x 5. 25 in. D