Akan Blessing African wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-5175 called mayom in Thai

called mayom in Thai

Using handmade tools

The artisans use small knives called kisu to do their impeccable carving and polish the finished work using wet sand

Dress yourself in the style of the Inca with this lovely poncho from Peru

crafted with sterling silver by Indian artisans for an elegant accessory

Akan Blessing African wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-5175 called mayom in ThaiCarved by hand from African sese wood, this handsome mask exhibits an exquisite equilibrium of form and size. The rich textures of aluminum repouss enhance its beauty, while beach pebbles center the forehead. Otchere Raymond delves into his creative imagination to create the mask. He names it Nhyira which means 'Blessing' in the Akan language. materials: Sese wood and aluminum Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 15 in. H x 7