Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 with holes carved into its

with holes carved into its surface for the insertion of multicolored pegs

This colorful pair of dinner plates is crafted and painted by hand with exuberant floral motifs

these sterling silver earrings are detailed with discreet cut-out leaves

Flourishing in East Java

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 with holes carved into itsAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,