Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask Francisco Sanchez her shimmering silver luminescence juxtaposed

her shimmering silver luminescence juxtaposed against his resplendent amber yellow light

faceted amethyst presents as blooming wisteria

He handcrafts the earrings of sterling silver

2 carats complete the original ring design

Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask Francisco Sanchez her shimmering silver luminescence juxtaposedThis imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya, an Akan word meaning 'Fire.' It is used by women during the Kwafie festival, a purification rite. 'It is believed that the Dormaas brought fire to Ghana and this legend is symbolically represented in a bonfire set