Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-84 Inspired by art deco jewelry

Inspired by art deco jewelry

the ear cuffs feature circle motifs on one and wave motifs on the other

Luisa Villavicencio's father dedicated his life to cultivating and preserving the Mayan cotton species native to Central America

this torsade bracelet is by Sumalee Nawakul

Sterling silver rings provide a bold contrast to the design by Rosa Tomatis

Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-84 Inspired by art deco jewelryThis highly expressive mask with a fierce visage is adorned with snakes around the face and is worn by the Akipinis people for the Danyibakaka Festival. The event celebrates the historic crossing of the Danyi River with the aid of serpents. Once they crossed they settled there, forming the Danyi district near the town of Kpando. Sinclair Yao Daley hand carves a loyal sese wood replica of this celebratory mask. materials: Sese wood Eco Friendly: carved