Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7298 A batik print is stamped

A batik print is stamped by hand onto the rayon cloth before it is tie dyed in vibrant green and blue

From Neeru Goel in India

Sterling silver encompasses the freshwater pearls to create this classical bridal jewelry set

remove cork away from human activity to allow their safe escape back to their nest

adding sparkling oval amethyst stones that total over one carat

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7298 A batik print is stampedThis 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