Heart of Grief Nigerian Wood Wall Mask Haiti Mahavir designs this necklace

Mahavir designs this necklace

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materials: Sterling silver and citrine

Heart of Grief Nigerian Wood Wall Mask Haiti Mahavir designs this necklaceWith eyes closed, a face is filled with sorrow in this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower,' he explains. 'They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal with the pain of loss. Anytime he or she sets eyes on this mask, the grieving one will get some inner peace.' He names the piece Zurufi, a Hausa word meaning 'Deep Heart.' materials: