Fighting Spirit Ashanti Wood Masks (Pair) _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 Katherine Vargas Zárate designs the

Katherine Vargas Zárate designs the earrings

Danish Ansari creates this shawl

detailing the facial features with acrylic paints

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Crafted from clear glass with green saddles and hand-painted designs in gilt

Fighting Spirit Ashanti Wood Masks (Pair) _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 Katherine Vargas Zárate designs theChief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood, each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears her hair like a tall helmet. 'Masks like these were used by Ashanti royalty to fight spirits that attacked them,' Frimpong says. materials: Sese wood Eco Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood