Frafra Dancer Original African Tribal Dance Mask Crafted in Wood and Metal Chuleekorn completed with two petite garnet

completed with two petite garnet gemstones

coming from a family of artisans

Shanker links two blue moons with lapis lazuli squares

this heartfelt statuette is modern and abstract revealing the meticulous workmanship of the artisan

Frafra Dancer Original African Tribal Dance Mask Crafted in Wood and Metal Chuleekorn completed with two petite garnetAwudu Saaed is inspired by the art and customs of the Frafra people for the design of this extraordinary mask. Known also as Fare fare, they reside in northern Ghana and southern Burkina Faso. In Saaed's original mask design, the antiqued sese wood mask features a jute beard around the proud visage, and diagonal ridges on the crown representing braided hair. Magnificently embossed aluminum adorns the forehead and cheeks representing tribal markings.