Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 Sweet pink rose quartz whispers

Sweet pink rose quartz whispers of mysteries unknown

Crafted of sterling silver with copper accents

Matching carrying pouch

Two sweethearts snuggle on a park bench in this charming sculpture by Armando Ramírez

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 Sweet pink rose quartz whispersThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.