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

Waxed thread & metal beads

color may vay slightly

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

light green jade is beautiful

five faceted citrine gemstones surround a square of composite turquoise set in sterling silver in this cross pendant necklace

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