Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Sarote Lochotinunt Wagner and Cassia capture the

Wagner and Cassia capture the natural elegance of eco chic with the design of this jewelry set

Handmade & fairly traded from Thailand

feminine feel

The patterns are achieved with traditional hand-block techniques on a hand loomed shawl prepared with a cotton weft and a Chanderi silk warp

Alfredo Falcon blends cotton and alpaca wool for a sweater that is soft

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Sarote Lochotinunt Wagner and Cassia capture theChristopher 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