Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8304 this enchanting portrait of the

this enchanting portrait of the moon drifting off to sleep combines garnet and gleaming sterling silver

Inspired by nature

Calling to mind the spiral pendulums used to induce a hypnotic state

an intricate mandala motif is carefully embroidered onto the front of this tote from India

set with the stone thought to dissipate negativity and instill peace

Shower of Blessings African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8304 this enchanting portrait of theBirds 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