Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 Flourishing in East Java

Flourishing in East Java

Please note: The hand-spun process and the coarse nature of the silk results in small slubs and irregularities in the fabric's texture

these sterling silver earrings are detailed with discreet cut-out leaves

Sizing in inches/cm Chest Waist Hip S 34 / 86 28 / 71 38 / 96

the modern earrings come from the talent of Alok Jain

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 Flourishing in East JavaAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,