Girl Grows Up Hand Beaded African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11196 Two birds perch on the

Two birds perch on the saint's shoulders

A good first impression can lead to a forever home

and blue for a vibrant look

the lightweight wrap is a modern interpretation of the intricate jamawar patterns that were once created with laborious needlework

the design has its roots in Balinese tradition

Girl Grows Up Hand Beaded African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11196 Two birds perch on theThis elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum, it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red, yellow, green and blue give the mask a festive air. 'These are used by the Akyems in Eastern Ghana during the celebration of puberty rites when girls take the step into womanhood,' the artisan explains. He names this exquisite piece Nsesaie an Akan word meaning