Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask Salime Cruces Jiap Rojjana handpaints an adorable

Jiap Rojjana handpaints an adorable elephant on the front pocket of this tote bag

Artisan Komang Sri uses techniques passed down by her father in the creation of the whimsical design

a butterfly seeks a verdant blossom

two dancing frames are crafted of sterling silver with an 18k gold plating

These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of

Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask Salime Cruces Jiap Rojjana handpaints an adorableHopeful, Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish, that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. 'It is meant to be a bridge that joins quarreling sides so they may meet halfway, solve their differences, and welcome peace,' explains Frimpong. Titled Asomdwie Apem (Let Peace Reign), the mask's childlike smile is inspiring. materials: Sese wood