Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Andriana de Gadea cultured freshwater pearl & peridot

cultured freshwater pearl & peridot

over the rainbow bridge

Recycled glass

Neeru Goel crafts this pendant necklace in India with sparkling gems set in polished sterling silver

The ornaments come with a silver polyester cord for easy hanging

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Andriana de Gadea cultured freshwater pearl & peridotThis 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.