Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali _artisan--novica-artisan-3601 Cotton-lined interior

Cotton-lined interior

The handcrafted cutting board makes a statement for both nature and art

Nyoman Rena creates the pristine flower in sterling silver

Hema designs this Indian pendant bracelet

Hanging accessories & hanging instructions included

Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali _artisan--novica-artisan-3601 Cotton-lined interiorA winged figure with horns sits atop this handsome Bambara mask. Her swollen abdomen alludes to pregnancy, and hence, to fertility. The Bambara live in the region around Bamako, the capital of Mali. Their traditions include six male societies Ntomo, Komo, Kono, Tyiwara, Kore, and Nama each with its own type of mask, worn to display their status in society. This is a Kore mask; concerned with the sky and with the bringing of rain to make the crops