Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail The Andean artisan crafts gleaming

The Andean artisan crafts gleaming hoops of polished sterling silver and bathes them in glowing 18k gold

Light olive flowers bloom profusely on a background of black in this pretty high-low shirtdress from designer Shalabh in India

Rich red garnet glows from a sterling silver sky

Three bands of precious metal--one sterling silver

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail The Andean artisan crafts gleamingChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese