Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8304 Inspired by nature

Inspired by nature

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia designs the earrings

set with the stone thought to dissipate negativity and instill peace

this enchanting portrait of the moon drifting off to sleep combines garnet and gleaming sterling silver

Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8304 Inspired by natureBirds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand, it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repouss, while bright beads adorn the cheeks. 'The masks are seen in the area of Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana,' the artisan explains. 'The birds represent strange birds that come to destroy their crops, however the people make sacrifices to prevent this from happening. So I