Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-810 5 26 / 66 L/XL

5 26 / 66 L/XL 44 / 112 27 / 68

Sterling Silver Plated Brass

materials: Sterling silver and enhanced chalcedony

gets to rest in a loving home versus a shelter environment

and a vibrant leafy pattern to colorfully display your free-spirit

Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-810 5 26 / 66 L/XLThis 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