My Bride Hand Beaded Wood Mask Aqualime Sterling silver leaves and freshwater

Sterling silver leaves and freshwater pearls come alive on this delicate brooch

intricate seed and petal patterns decorate two medallions of sterling silver that dangle

Hand wash only in lukewarm water with mild detergent

To wear this robe is to wear a colorful allegory of tradition

My Bride Hand Beaded Wood Mask Aqualime Sterling silver leaves and freshwaterThis exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass, aluminum and colorful beads adorn the handsome piece. 'Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia,' he explains. 'The mask is presented to a young woman along with gifts for her family. When she is presented to the bridegroom's family, she puts on this mask to show that her family accepts her future husband.' materials: Rubber tree wood,