Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Garden Stake The Guatemalan artisan carves the

The Guatemalan artisan carves the antique-style image by hand and paints the motifs freehand

the brass limbs of this little tree twist back and forth

sterling silver & spinel

Alok Jain presents sterling silver studs that total 4 sparkling carats

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Garden Stake The Guatemalan artisan carves theThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.