Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13960 Like a hanging basket of

Like a hanging basket of blooming spring flowers

Highly Digestible

Worn on sterling silver hooks

or kitchen counter but also serves as a decorative piece that reflects a love for animals

Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-13960 Like a hanging basket ofThis imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya, an Akan word meaning 'Fire.' It is used by women during the Kwafie festival, a purification rite. 'It is believed that the Dormaas brought fire to Ghana and this legend is symbolically represented in a bonfire set