NOVICA Artisan Handmade African Beaded Wood Mask with Bird Motif Multicolor Woodglass Ghana Masks Recycled Animal Themed Ghanaian Eco Friendly [7.75in H x 3.7in W x 2.4in D] ' Serie'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Though modest in size, this original mask from Awudu Saaed will not go unnoticed. The artisan carves the slightly simian-looking visage by hand from rubberwood and details it with brown, black and red paint. A beautifully-detailed bird formed from recycled glass beads decorates the forehead. Additional beads cover both cheeks. The artisan names his creation Serie, which means "laughter" in the Akan tongue.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyIntended as wall decorAbout our Artist: Ghana's Awudu Saaed says, 'When I was a , I'd follow friends home after school. Their parents had a carving workshop. They noticed my interest and let me try sandpapering the carved items, then I began learning how to design and finish a piece. I had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties and I started working on my own. I was determined to make it and was able to put my siblings through school. Now my dream is to further my education and expand my workshop to be able to train more people.'

• Size: 7.75 in. H x 3.7 in. W x 2.4 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Awudu Saaed to craft this item
• Product info: Rubberwood, recycled glass beads