NOVICA Decorative Large Sese Wood And Brass Mask, Red, 'Spiritual Harvest'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: This mask of solemn beauty is known as Obuluw by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Meaning "spiritual face," it is worn by the fetish priest when consulting the gods to ask for a favorable planting season. Ghana's Awudu Saaed creates a spectacular sese wood replica which is carved by hand and decorated with embossed brass on the forehead. About our Artist: Ghana's Awudu Saaed says, 'When I was a boy, I'd follow friends home after school. Their parents had a carving workshop. They noticed my interest and let me try sandpapering the carved items, then I began learning how to design and finish a piece. I had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties and I started working on my own. I was determined to make it and was able to put my siblings through school. Now my dream is to further my education and expand my workshop to be able to train more people.'

• 100% Wood
• Size: 15.75" H x 6.25" W x 2.8" D
• Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
• Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
• Exceptional Artisan Quality by Awudu Saaed - crafted with care to be treasured for years to come.
• Product Info: Sese wood and brass