Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10140 and 2 cups of hydrogen

and 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide

drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body

specialized loom to feature triangle motifs that flank a central section with various-sized beads

A gold-tone paw print shines brightly on the silver-tone heart ornament

Length of size M: 39

Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10140 and 2 cups of hydrogenThis imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya, an Akan word meaning 'Fire.' It is used by women during the Kwafie festival, a purification rite. 'It is believed that the Dormaas brought fire to Ghana and this legend is symbolically represented in a bonfire set