Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-5981 this chess set from Mexico’s

this chess set from Mexico’s Sierra family is entirely hand-carved from warm brown marble and translucent onyx

more than a dozen people have lovingly contributed to its production - from cutting the fabrics to assembling the garment

Mexican artisan Guillermo Arregui creates a fascinating pair of drop earrings in the style of Taxco silversmithing

Alok Jain showcases the unique glow of citrine

Simple but elegant

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-5981 this chess set from Mexico’sThis highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repouss, its colors are red and black. 'This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community,' artisan Robert Nortey explains. 'These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers.' materials: Sese wood and aluminum 18 in. H