Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali _artisan--novica-artisan-7285 These sterling silver earrings presented

These sterling silver earrings presented by Indonesian artisan Ngurah Gede are hearts

Wirabhuwana of Bali presents the intricately designed earrings

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the mask features unique designs and beautiful detailing on its headdress

Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali _artisan--novica-artisan-7285 These sterling silver earrings presentedA winged figure with horns sits atop this handsome Bambara mask. Her swollen abdomen alludes to pregnancy, and hence, to fertility. The Bambara live in the region around Bamako, the capital of Mali. Their traditions include six male societies Ntomo, Komo, Kono, Tyiwara, Kore, and Nama each with its own type of mask, worn to display their status in society. This is a Kore mask; concerned with the sky and with the bringing of rain to make the crops