Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask BATZ TEXTILES Groups of women are trained

Groups of women are trained to make crafts out of local materials

this onyx pyramid is said to bring serenity

D Polish with vegetable oil

as it is believed to bring good luck

coils of sterling silver are centered by sparkling blue topaz

Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask BATZ TEXTILES Groups of women are trainedHopeful, Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish, that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. 'It is meant to be a bridge that joins quarreling sides so they may meet halfway, solve their differences, and welcome peace,' explains Frimpong. Titled Asomdwie Apem (Let Peace Reign), the mask's childlike smile is inspiring. materials: Sese wood