God's Gift Unique Nigerian Wood Mask CartSlide1 Ghanaian artisan Nonyem Abena Ibeneme

Ghanaian artisan Nonyem Abena Ibeneme beads this pair of dangle earrings with glass and plastic recycled from drinking bottles in tones of blue

She selects two teardrops of lapis lazuli

Wraps approximately 3 or 4 times around wrist

Depicting a happy cardinal perched atop a branch

Handcrafted of local suar wood

God's Gift Unique Nigerian Wood Mask CartSlide1 Ghanaian artisan Nonyem Abena IbenemeA serious expression belies the joy of an abundant harvest. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask comes from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'It is used by the Goroshie tribe in Nigeria during thier harvest festival called Motaka Rafi.' he says. He names it Bawule, a Hausa word which means 'God gives.' materials: African rubberwood and aluminum 17 in. H x 6 in. W x 3. 1 in. D