Buruwa Black and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan _artisan--cedarte-tag-boilerplate totaling 9 carats

totaling 9 carats

Two royal pheasants shape a mosaic surrounded by flowers as Chirada combines classic Mandarin artistry with northern Thai hill tribe styles

giving the face slightly closed eyes and an open mouth

Waxed synthetic thread

Handmade paper with cotton trim

Buruwa Black and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan _artisan--cedarte-tag-boilerplate totaling 9 caratsGhanaian artisan Otchere Raymond presents this hand carved wood mask in deep red, black, and gold. The title Buruwa is a female name used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This mask honors a woman named Buruwa, who possessed legendary beauty. According to local legend, she settled near a lake, which was then named after her. The water became associated with good fortune and was used for rituals and fishing. materials: Sese wood, clay