Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask Howlite Teaching local artisan girls artisanal

Teaching local artisan girls artisanal skills

and azure that invert their color scheme along the sides

Carnelian and peridot stones mingle with iridescent pearls on golden silk threads to create a stunning necklace

Three carats of teardrop amethyst stones sparkle with lilac colors in these dangle earrings from India

This dazzling accessory will not disappoint with its rich

Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask Howlite Teaching local artisan girls artisanalBirds pose on the forehead of this dramatic mask by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Carved and painted by hand, it is embellished with applications of brass and aluminum repouss, while bright beads adorn the cheeks. 'The masks are seen in the area of Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana,' the artisan explains. 'The birds represent strange birds that come to destroy their crops, however the people make sacrifices to prevent this from happening. So I