Judge and Feast Gabonese Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7282 Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the owl from copal wood

It opens at the back with a zipper for inserting a cushion

materials: Celadon ceramic

and spinning of the naturally grown fiber

Judge and Feast Gabonese Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7282 Artisans Jesus and Roxana HernandezCarved in the image of a wise and solemn woman, this mask by Salihu Ibrahim is inspired by the customs of the Punu people from Gabon. Wonderfully expressive, the sese wood mask serves a judiciary function: It is used to identify the sorcerer within the clan. On special occasions however, it is also used for entertainment during festivities. materials: Sese wood 17 in. H x 9. 5 in. W x 6. 75 in. D