Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian thus anyone who excels academically

thus anyone who excels academically may be given this mask as an award

The women work from their homes and add their own flair to each bag

The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious hand-painted floral garlands in gilt over a red background

formerly reserved for the sultan's use

a gold-plated accent echoes the shape of the earrings

Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian thus anyone who excels academicallyRita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum and brass. Its style comes from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. materials: Sese wood, brass and aluminum 17. 75 in. H x 7. 25 in. W x 3. 1 in. D