Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask Howlite Teaching local artisan girls artisanal

Teaching local artisan girls artisanal skills

so they won't scratch the pots

glistening links of this bracelet exude the power of elegance

Aquamarine kisses the rims of six crystalline juice glasses

Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask Howlite Teaching local artisan girls artisanalBirds 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