Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-8985 which is accented at the

which is accented at the corners with elegantly dangling tassels

He calls this mask Bheka

a family enterprise that specializes in polychrome ceramic artworks

Brilliant paisleys dangle from the tree

accented by rope-like details

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-8985 which is accented at theAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,