Protect the Jungle African Wood Wall Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13685 embracing teardrop gemstones of faceted

embracing teardrop gemstones of faceted amethyst

A splendid butterfly

Hand-spun skeins of yarn are carefully hand-dyed for deep color saturation and variation

they are ready to take the next step—finding families of their very own

Four pieces link together like a puzzle to hide personal treasures inside

Protect the Jungle African Wood Wall Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13685 embracing teardrop gemstones of facetedThis long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana,' he explains. 'It is used to protect their forest, which they believe is the resting place of their ancestors.' Named Koholo a Gonja word that means 'protect the jungle,' it receives its white