Progress Wood Mask from Africa _artisan--novica-artisan-11156 Komang Suastra weaves a circle

Komang Suastra weaves a circle of joy

these chandelier earrings from Bali are designed by Desi Antari

Hapy Hari of Indonesia presents this pair of earrings adorned with circle motifs engraved within teardrop shapes

which is treated with coconut oil to bring out its color

Feminine beauty meets vibrant radiance in this pendant necklace by Babun Dey of India

Progress Wood Mask from Africa _artisan--novica-artisan-11156 Komang Suastra weaves a circleTall and stately, a slender personage rises above a larger face that represents the village as a whole. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a regal mask he names Nkosoo, which means 'development' or 'progress' in Ghana's Akan language. Often the council of elders in a community awards a piece like this to an individual who is industrious. materials: Sese wood and brass 15. 75 in. H x 5. 25 in. W x 1. 4 in. D