Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13960 Worn on sterling silver hooks

Worn on sterling silver hooks

flaming drops that glisten in the light

000 mAh capacity

Like a hanging basket of blooming spring flowers

Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13960 Worn on sterling silver hooksThis imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya, an Akan word meaning 'Fire.' It is used by women during the Kwafie festival, a purification rite. 'It is believed that the Dormaas brought fire to Ghana and this legend is symbolically represented in a bonfire set