Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-84 925 silver

925 silver

the necklace is handcrafted from sterling silver

its pattern of flowers in smoky grey and black is inspired by the wildlife of the Peruvian mountainside

Luisa Villavicencio's father dedicated his life to cultivating and preserving the Mayan cotton species native to Central America

Danyi Handcrafted African Festival Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-84 925 silverThis highly expressive mask with a fierce visage is adorned with snakes around the face and is worn by the Akipinis people for the Danyibakaka Festival. The event celebrates the historic crossing of the Danyi River with the aid of serpents. Once they crossed they settled there, forming the Danyi district near the town of Kpando. Sinclair Yao Daley hand carves a loyal sese wood replica of this celebratory mask. materials: Sese wood Eco Friendly: carved