Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7484 The ornaments come with a

The ornaments come with a silver polyester cord for easy hanging

They hang from silver hooks

With its gracious design and radiant color

and lined in velvet

Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the figurine from copal wood

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7484 The ornaments come with aAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.