Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail meaning 'with love' in Quechua

meaning 'with love' in Quechua

Hand crafted by Indian artisan Neeru Goel

The Andean artisan crafts gleaming hoops of polished sterling silver and bathes them in glowing 18k gold

Light olive flowers bloom profusely on a background of black in this pretty high-low shirtdress from designer Shalabh in India

5" (52 cm)

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail meaning 'with love' in QuechuaChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese