Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10254 which means 'brotherly love' in

which means 'brotherly love' in the language of Ghana's Akan people

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Each dress is hand block-printed and sewn by women of Mata Traders of India

Featuring an opening that holds a tiny scroll so they can carry a Christmas message

Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-10254 which means 'brotherly love' in'This is a bridal mask used for protection by Lambushi women in northern Ghana. It is customary for a bride to wear the mask when she gets betrothed, only to reveal her face to her husband when he places a ring on her finger,' explains designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Known as the Awure (Betrothed) mask, her sese wood replica is carved and painted by hand. It features an ornately embossed aluminum plate over the nose. materials: Sese wood and aluminum