Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents Tara Projects Punctuated by sterling silver vine

Punctuated by sterling silver vine beads

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

They cluster on oyamel trees in Michoacán

The shirred seams start at the waist

Ekene Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Metal Accents Tara Projects Punctuated by sterling silver vineThis 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