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Northern Water Spirit Hand Carved African Mask with Raffia _artisan--novica-artisan-13333 The art of beading hasConcentric lines accentuate the contours of this bold and authentic African mask. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, the face is framed with raffia hair. 'In the northern region of Ghana, farmers put such masks in their farms to help them have good rains for a good harvest,' says artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante. materials: Sese wood, raffia Intended as wall decor Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 19. 75 in. H x 8. 25 in. W