My Bride Hand Beaded Wood Mask Women United for Artisan Development The artisan carries on the

The artisan carries on the wonderful work of her father

Length (from high-point shoulder) x 54 in

Approximately 20" x 20" (50

Inspired by the Christmas story

She works in green and blues to create a cheerful plaid motif

My Bride Hand Beaded Wood Mask Women United for Artisan Development The artisan carries on theThis exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass, aluminum and colorful beads adorn the handsome piece. 'Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia,' he explains. 'The mask is presented to a young woman along with gifts for her family. When she is presented to the bridegroom's family, she puts on this mask to show that her family accepts her future husband.' materials: Rubber tree wood,