Songye Kifwebe Handmade Congolese Wood Wall Mask with Bird Accent _shipping--domestic-only-disclaimer Chaloemphon braids strands of leather

Chaloemphon braids strands of leather and adds ivory and dark brown beads carved from bone for the design

Each bright banner was cut and styled into fabulous

It is then meticulously painted by hand with a chinar leaf motif in blue and gold

Hibiscus wood with a natural finish displays a beautiful variety of colors and grain

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Songye Kifwebe Handmade Congolese Wood Wall Mask with Bird Accent _shipping--domestic-only-disclaimer Chaloemphon braids strands of leatherIn the language of the Songye peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, kifwebe are masks that represent spirits and feature striations. Salihu Ibrahim of Ghana presents a hand carved sese wood mask in the Songye style, complete with a carved bird crest on top. materials: Sese wood, clay Intended as wall decor Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 14. 5 in. H x 7. 5 in. W x 5 in. D