Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail Indonesian artist Buana carves serene

Indonesian artist Buana carves serene goddess faces from bone and crowns them in intricate sterling silver and peridot headdresses

5" (52 cm)

meaning 'with love' in Quechua

Rich red garnet glows from a sterling silver sky

Light olive flowers bloom profusely on a background of black in this pretty high-low shirtdress from designer Shalabh in India

Kwele Mask II African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art Cocktail Indonesian artist Buana carves sereneChristopher 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