Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10140 these dramatic earrings come from

these dramatic earrings come from Nyoman Rena

Length of size M: 39

specialized loom to feature triangle motifs that flank a central section with various-sized beads

Unique Work of Art

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Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10140 these dramatic earrings come fromThis 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