Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10254 Boasting a sparkling amethyst shining

Boasting a sparkling amethyst shining right above the sterling silver smile

Featuring an opening that holds a tiny scroll so they can carry a Christmas message

According to Lega customs

this darling paw-printed accessory puts your priorities on display

Hand-carved from sese wood

Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10254 Boasting a sparkling amethyst shining'This is a bridal mask used for protection by Lambushi women in northern Ghana. It is customary for a bride to wear the mask when she gets betrothed, only to reveal her face to her husband when he places a ring on her finger,' explains designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Known as the Awure (Betrothed) mask, her sese wood replica is carved and painted by hand. It features an ornately embossed aluminum plate over the nose. materials: Sese wood and aluminum