Yaka Rites Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White Eufrosia Pantaleon red lentils

red lentils

Internal foam cells meet 16

Balinese artisan Gunadi adds the colorful motifs using the batik method

this colonial style ottoman features a foam-padded seat and opens to provide out-of-sight storage

Each mitt features a thumb hole on the side

Yaka Rites Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White Eufrosia Pantaleon red lentilsThe Yaka people who dwell along the Kwango River inspire this elegant African mask. Christopher Nyasafo carves the imposing image from sese wood and paints it by hand. Masks are very important in the rites of passage for these residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the rituals in which adolescents become men. materials: Sese wood Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Intended as wall decor 21. 25 in. H x 8. 75