Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask Nell garnet and hematite

garnet and hematite

which features a concealed hinge at the center for ease of wear

They arrive with a cotton bag for easy storage

Long sterling silver earrings are reminiscent of the chains called kusari-toi that are used in Japan to divert rainwater from the roofs of temples and houses

Brass & enamel

Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask Nell garnet and hematiteThis 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