Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _shipping--stock-on-demand-vendor-boilerplate blue topaz and garnet flank

blue topaz and garnet flank a beautiful center pendant hand-carved of smooth cow bone

Sterling silver and enhanced agate

Hammered  silver beads from Thailand's Karen hill tribe adorn the pendant

From Khalid Ali

The bedspread features indigo blue shades that reverse from printed to solid blue

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art _shipping--stock-on-demand-vendor-boilerplate blue topaz and garnet flankChristopher Nyasafo replicates the legendary Kwele mask with a feast of colors. This style of mask is from the Kwele people in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo and features two long horns that encircle the face with a heart shaped aura. The masks are regarded as highly protective and are controlled by the Bwete Association, who maintains social order. They are used in ceremonies which promote well being and community. Nyasafo carves the sese