Relax African wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7784 refugees seek asylum because of

refugees seek asylum because of fear they will be detained

Garnet is January's birthstone and it is believed to foster love and luck

cartoon-style animal -- dog

the cotton hammock is finished by hand leading to the hanging loops

who learns her craft from her family

Relax African wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7784 refugees seek asylum because ofDaniel Nyadedzor names this beautiful mask for Mangoase, a town in eastern Ghana. Townspeople enjoy relaxing in the shade of mango trees that abound there. 'I carved this piece to exhibit the significance of recreation,' Nyadedzor says. Shaped like an almond, the mask exhibits symmetrical features embellished with brass and is painted by hand. materials: Sese wood and brass 12. 5 in. H x 7 in. W x 3. 2 in. D