Brown Kotoku Wood Aluminum and Cotton African Mask from Ghana Ecuador An owl with bright garnet

An owl with bright garnet eyes comes to life in sterling silver

almost square-shaped eyes

for a fairly-traded find that is sure to elicit admiration

who works with local silversmiths to help them craft beautiful pieces of jewelry like these

Due to the nature of these raw materials (powdered brass and copper) traces of lead may sometimes be present

Brown Kotoku Wood Aluminum and Cotton African Mask from Ghana Ecuador An owl with bright garnetFeaturing a textured surface made of aluminum, this African mask is hand carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Presenting an original design, he accentuates the mask with brown cotton twine, naming it Kotoku, or 'sack' in the Akan language. materials: Sese wood, aluminum, cotton twine Features a rustic, rugged finish Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Intended as wall decor 9. 5 in. H x 4. 1 in. W x 2