Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Necklaces Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce creates

Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce creates this beautiful design in Majolica ceramic

a groundbreaking education and community development nonprofit serving children in need in rural South Africa

and is accented with 18k gold

who hand-carve each bangle from mango wood

Classed as a near threatened species

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Necklaces Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce createsAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.