Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-12343 The piece adds distinction to

The piece adds distinction to any collection of fine jewelry

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a faceted peridot

Hammered  silver beads from Thailand's Karen hill tribe adorn the pendant

they reflect the skill and aesthetic of by Karen hill tribe artisans

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-12343 The piece adds distinction toAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,