Zodwa Wood and Brass Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana Animals Flourishing in East Java

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Zodwa Wood and Brass Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana Animals Flourishing in East JavaGhanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this stunning mask using local rubberwood. He carves the wood by hand into his own design, before painting and polishing it over the course of two to three weeks. Stunning textured brass repouss metalwork adorns the cheeks and forehead of the elongated face. Intricate copper wire work accentuates the brows, the nose, and the area around the nose and mouth of the mask. The artisan names the bold wall decor