Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9745 The cooperative is named for

The cooperative is named for the variety of mango called "neelam" that turns bluish on the edges before ripening into a golden yellow

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Wagner and Cassia transform a gift of nature into fashion earrings

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lilac jade is beautiful

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9745 The cooperative is named forAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,