Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-14008 hand-carved from jempinis wood

hand-carved from jempinis wood

Sukartini captures its enchantment in a ring fashioned of sterling silver covered with 18k gold

Features designer accented print

Foam lines frame for extra comfort

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-14008 hand-carved from jempinis woodThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.