Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents Tara Projects and slits at the hem

and slits at the hem on both sides for easy movement

this depiction of mother Mary from the Bible portrays the celestial virgin with her hands held together in prayer as she wears a starry gown

The shirred seams start at the waist

a painting by Meindert Hobbema

Punctuated by sterling silver vine beads

Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents Tara Projects and slits at the hemThis original design from Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is named ekene, which means 'praise' in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The artisan carves the mask by hand from rubberwood, an African hardwood, and embellishes it with embossed aluminum plates and paint in red and mustard shades. materials: Rubberwood, aluminum Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Intended as wall decor 19 in. H x 6 in. W x 2. 8 in. D