Kasa Anoma Talking Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11020 this tuxedo cat stretches his

this tuxedo cat stretches his paws towards the sky

The attention to detail lavished over Buddha's hair and flowing clothes is simply stunning

Much the way the stillness on the surface of a pond belies the flurry of activity below

Their unusual formations lend themselves to wonderful sculptures like this one from artisan Yudi Suardi in Bali

Kasa Anoma Talking Bird African Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11020 this tuxedo cat stretches hisThe kasa anoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Mohammed. Meaning 'talking bird' in the Twi dialect of the Akan people, the sese wood mask is adorned with a bird on the forehead, its beak leading on to the nose and opened mouth. Mohammed incorporates embossed aluminum plates on the cheeks and forehead, and completes the mask with yellow, red and black painted details, masterfully creating a weathered illusion. materials: Sese wood