Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-14008 ' Small parts are separated

' Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage

Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress

hand-carved from jempinis wood

Sterling silver earrings

Features designer accented print

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-14008 ' Small parts are separatedThis 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.