Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7298 adding sparkling oval amethyst stones

adding sparkling oval amethyst stones that total over one carat

Silver beads crafted by Karen hill tribe artisans complement sleek amazonite

Smooth arcs of silver curve outward and return

A batik print is stamped by hand onto the rayon cloth before it is tie dyed in vibrant green and blue

tear-proof and abrasive-proof and easy to clean

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7298 adding sparkling oval amethyst stonesThis highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repouss, its colors are red and black. 'This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community,' artisan Robert Nortey explains. 'These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers.' materials: Sese wood and aluminum 18 in. H