Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9745 crafted from sterling silver with

crafted from sterling silver with a combination of finishes

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

Atop an amethyst geode base

and the star of hope

Underscored by shades of blue

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9745 crafted from sterling silver withAbdul 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,