Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 which she carves by hand

which she carves by hand from suar wood with a polish that accentuates its natural grain

Sweet pink rose quartz whispers of mysteries unknown

Metal & ribbon

With handcrafted dot motifs in sterling silver surrounding the stones

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 which she carves by handThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.