Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Wall Art 75" Bottom Measurements:

75" Bottom Measurements:

Cultured Freshwater Pearl

circular charm made from fine silver

Hibiscus leaves blossom with Balinese elegance under the spell of amethyst dew in earrings from Komang Wijayana

adjustable length

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Wall Art 75" Bottom Measurements:This 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.