Galoa Hand Made African Sese Wood Beaded Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10812 This luxurious accessory closes with

This luxurious accessory closes with coconut shell buttons

Narayani designs handcrafted earrings with a floral theme to showcase the lovely gems

this stretch bracelet by Silvia Garcia features a ceramic bead accent

He hand-paints the mask with intricate

the unique chandelier design dances with brilliance

Galoa Hand Made African Sese Wood Beaded Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10812 This luxurious accessory closes withThis joyful mask in light orange is the creation of West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from native sese wood, the mask is adorned with raffia and recycled glass beads in complementing orange. The mask is called Galoa, named after a tribe of people living in western Gabon. Known to disperse evil forces, this is an okukwe mask, used by the Galoa people in performances during births, initiation rituals, weddings, and funerals. materials: Sese