Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask Nkobo Jewelry A sleek cabochon of black

A sleek cabochon of black onyx centers the design

Made with a super soft polyester satin with a subtle sheen to it

Decades of habitat loss

This breed requires lots of care for their coats

The silver band features a hammered texture

Betrothed Hand Carved Tribal Mask Nkobo Jewelry A sleek cabochon of black'This is a bridal mask used for protection by Lambushi women in northern Ghana. It is customary for a bride to wear the mask when she gets betrothed, only to reveal her face to her husband when he places a ring on her finger,' explains designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. Known as the Awure (Betrothed) mask, her sese wood replica is carved and painted by hand. It features an ornately embossed aluminum plate over the nose. materials: Sese wood and aluminum