Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian with a darkly oxidized background

with a darkly oxidized background that emphasizes the details

The women work from their homes and add their own flair to each bag

The earrings are crafted by hand with chip-cut sodalite

The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious hand-painted floral garlands in gilt over a red background

amethyst and crystal quartz

Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian with a darkly oxidized backgroundRita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum and brass. Its style comes from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. materials: Sese wood, brass and aluminum 17. 75 in. H x 7. 25 in. W x 3. 1 in. D