Landa Tribal Chief African Mask Beaded Wood Artisan Business Network the ancient Maya regarded the

the ancient Maya regarded the gem known as ya'ax chich (jade) a sacred symbol of life

stringing the beads along stainless steel wire to hang from sterling silver hooks

Colorful traditional H'Mong fabric from women's skirts is remade into this stunning handbag with a woven wicker bottom for support and textural detail

The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum and brass

Landa Tribal Chief African Mask Beaded Wood Artisan Business Network the ancient Maya regarded theKobina Asmah handcrafts this spectacular mask, a loyal replica of the Landa mask. The mask is named after the celebrated chief of the Toma people, who live in southeastern Guinea bordering Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Landa mask is believed to bring forth a better harvest and protect the land. Asmah carves the sese wood mask and adorns it with glistening beads and embossed aluminum. materials: Sese wood, glass beads, aluminum Hand