Akan Anoma Colorful Handcrafted Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7659 The threads are spun and

The threads are spun and dyed by hand

Designed by Mexican artisan Maria Isabel Cruz

The Seguso Family uses techniques learned by Mario in his family birthplace to craft an exquisite vase

A series of floral buds in polished silver align on sterling tendrils

Lifting the hem of her wide skirts

Akan Anoma Colorful Handcrafted Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7659 The threads are spun andWith the privilege of experience, Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this spectacular mask. He incorporates the artistic style of the Akan people as he carves the sese wood mask by hand with an anoma (bird) on the forehead. Saaed uses colorful glass beads to decorate the mask's face as well as embossed brass on the eyelids and around the face. Saaed works with available brass plates to make a one of a kind version of his