West African Hand Crafted Sese Wood and Brass Plated Mask, "Dancing Bird"

Ghanaian designer Musah Abdallah works with a local artisan who skillfully crafts his brilliant design from local sese wood using hand tools. Intricate, eye-catching patterns feature heavily on the brass plate that adorns the front of the face, and two stunning wooden horns protrude forcefully from the top. A blue bird with aluminum eyes dances joyfully on top of the mask's head, showing off the lovely pattern on his back. The artisan paints the mask by hand, completing the intriguing design with a distressed look.