Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 After they've dried in the

After they've dried in the sun

and it opens at the bottom with a zipper for inserting a cushion

The sterling silver raindrops are crafted by hand

A classic 1928 design

inspired by hill tribe motifs

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 After they've dried in theAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,