Promise of Prosperity Bead and Brass Repousse African Wall Mask with Animal Motifs Higinio Hernandez Sterling silver & blue topaz

Sterling silver & blue topaz

Two rings are crafted of sterling silver with a high-polish finish

Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez design this alebrije sculpture of a dragonfly

It hangs from a slender gold-flashed brass chain

Promise of Prosperity Bead and Brass Repousse African Wall Mask with Animal Motifs Higinio Hernandez Sterling silver & blue topazBirds are embossed in gleaming brass to alight on an African mask. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this circular face reveals a cowry shell silhouette on the forehead. Such shells were once used as currency in West Africa. Named Hyebo, meaning 'promise' in the Akan language, the mask is carved from sese wood. materials: Sese wood, brass, recycled glass beads Intended as wall decor Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 11. 75 in. H x 11.