Buruwa Black and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan Putu Putri most likely digging through trash

most likely digging through trash for food

Hanging instructions & accessories included (extender ropes and S hooks)

Regarded as the stone of immortality by the Maya people

peridot is thought to give life

This type of beading brings vital income to the women's families and communities

Buruwa Black and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan Putu Putri most likely digging through trashGhanaian artisan Otchere Raymond presents this hand carved wood mask in deep red, black, and gold. The title Buruwa is a female name used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This mask honors a woman named Buruwa, who possessed legendary beauty. According to local legend, she settled near a lake, which was then named after her. The water became associated with good fortune and was used for rituals and fishing. materials: Sese wood, clay