Akan Anoma Colorful Handcrafted Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11898 cultured freshwater pearl & composite

cultured freshwater pearl & composite turquoise

'Many years ago

This hand-painted ornament depicts an adorable bichon frise holding a Christmas stocking

centered within a Celtic-style wreath

this enchanting pendant is worn on a black silk cord

Akan Anoma Colorful Handcrafted Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11898 cultured freshwater pearl & compositeWith the privilege of experience, Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this spectacular mask. He incorporates the artistic style of the Akan people as he carves the sese wood mask by hand with an anoma (bird) on the forehead. Saaed uses colorful glass beads to decorate the mask's face as well as embossed brass on the eyelids and around the face. Saaed works with available brass plates to make a one of a kind version of his