Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Outdoor Sign the wallet features a zipper

the wallet features a zipper closure

Alberto Ruiz García and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug of soft virgin wool

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This adorable apron brightens your kitchen and makes a great hostess gift

he molds the wall hanging with a mallet

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Outdoor Sign the wallet features a zipperThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.