Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask Jan2023Giving Komang names the bracelet Cager

Komang names the bracelet Cager

Dyed freshwater cultured pearls

each one will have a slightly different pattern -- creating a one of kind handicraft to be enjoyed for years to come

The ring opens at the top with a hinge to reveal a round compartment

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Woman of Fire Fair Trade African Wood Mask Jan2023Giving Komang names the bracelet CagerThis imposing mask depicts a blazing fire on the forehead. Carved by hand from African African rubberwood, it is representative of the people of Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu names the mask Ogya, an Akan word meaning 'Fire.' It is used by women during the Kwafie festival, a purification rite. 'It is believed that the Dormaas brought fire to Ghana and this legend is symbolically represented in a bonfire set