Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 This stretch bracelet features round

This stretch bracelet features round beads of dyed black onyx stone

Matching carrying pouch

Her owners thought they could protect her by placing her in a cage away from the dog

Crafted of sterling silver with copper accents

Metal & ribbon

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-2047 This stretch bracelet features roundThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.