Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Pajama Sets blue chalcedony glows with mystical

blue chalcedony glows with mystical elegance in earrings from Shanker

freshwater cultured pearls & lapis lazuli

Each handmade tote is a one-of-a-kind handicraft to be enjoyed for years to come

a man wearing a sombrero is depicted in this figurine by Mexican artisan Juana Ponce

and the handbag is lined in cotton

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Pajama Sets blue chalcedony glows with mysticalThis 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.