Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Mae Tao Clinic 18k gold plated accents adorn

18k gold plated accents adorn the crown and the band for a two-tone look

starting with wearing this tee made by women in the Philippines at A Beautiful Refuge

The artisans create intricate bead work on hand looms where they stitch beads onto thin threads creating beautiful patterns

Wayan Rendah crafts this abstract piece by hand using suar wood

5" (Inside Sleep Dimensions: 19" x 15")

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Mae Tao Clinic 18k gold plated accents adornAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.