Uzoma Wall Mounted Africian Mask The Sierra Family The shawl features a subtle

The shawl features a subtle paisley jacquard pattern that makes it a versatile accessory for both casual and dressy occasions

Handmade in & fairly-traded from El Salvador

resulting in a coarser texture

"Such masks are used by men of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria to express how they feel about a woman

Embroidery & sequins

Uzoma Wall Mounted Africian Mask The Sierra Family The shawl features a subtleRepresenting Uzoma, meaning 'the good way' in the Igbo language, this mask is crafted by artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu through an intensive process requiring both patience and skill. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks before sanding and hand painting the elongated nose, closed eyes, mouth and dotted incision details. The Nigerian style mask, intended for wall use, is then painted with striking