Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7484 Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana

Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the figurine from copal wood

A pebbled leather flap in saddle brown covers the clutch

Three sterling leaves dance in the sunlight

The ornaments come with a silver polyester cord for easy hanging

Extravagant motifs mingle with circles in red

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7484 Mexican artisans Jesus and RoxanaAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.