Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6819 Delfina Ruiz of Mexico creates

Delfina Ruiz of Mexico creates this handwoven 100% cotton rebozo on a traditional Zapotec loom

bead by bead

and nurtured

he crafts a beautiful candleholder for the romantic glow of a tea light

Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6819 Delfina Ruiz of Mexico createsHopeful, 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