Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6649 an organization serving in Haiti

an organization serving in Haiti for over 20 years

This festive shawl is beautifully woven using black

the poncho makes a warm and attractive accessory for chilly weather

this sumptuous design is the work of Buana in Bali

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6649 an organization serving in HaitiThis highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repouss, its colors are red and black. 'This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community,' artisan Robert Nortey explains. 'These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers.' materials: Sese wood and aluminum 18 in. H