Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10556 The presence of air bubbles

The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process

Roses bloom on this stunning mixed metal pin

or lotus flowers are hand-carved from bone

Once installed

Encased in silver

Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10556 The presence of air bubblesBirds 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