Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask Seema Hand-carved of white marble

Hand-carved of white marble

the robe wraps and ties with a self-belt

Artisan Annapurna crafts this leather journal by hand

Hot tropical colors lure into admiration with the design of this handcrafted necklace by Sasina

Balinese artisan Ni Wayan Astiti accentuates these drop-shaped earrings with a combination of finishes

Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask Seema Hand-carved of white marble'This is a bridal mask used for protection by Lambushi women in northern Ghana. It is customary for a bride to wear the mask when she gets betrothed, only to reveal her face to her husband when he places a ring on her finger,' explains designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Known as the Awure (Betrothed) mask, her sese wood replica is carved and painted by hand. It features an ornately embossed aluminum plate over the nose. materials: Sese wood and aluminum