Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11264 These earrings by the Teixeira

These earrings by the Teixeira family capture the beauty and diversity of the Brazilian forest

Over one carat of square garnet stones stand guard over a single

Kloping is brown in color and protects the coconut flower and fruit like a shell

each earring features four curvy hollow leaves of sterling silver that intertwine gracefully

who asked him for a witness that would attest to his right to achieve enlightenment

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11264 These earrings by the TeixeiraThis highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repouss, its colors are red and black. 'This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community,' artisan Robert Nortey explains. 'These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers.' materials: Sese wood and aluminum 18 in. H