Oduro Mask Batik wall hanging _artisan--novica-artisan-10495 Oxidized details

Oxidized details

accentuated by intricate swirl patterns in a combination of finishes

which is decorated using the batik method

On his back he cradles a faceted golden citrine

Oduro Mask Batik wall hanging _artisan--novica-artisan-10495 Oxidized detailsThe Oduro (or brown) mask represents the powerful male king, a figure who embodies many of the ideal traits for a ruler deemed necessary by the traditional society of Ghana. Traditionally, the shape of rings or links, such as those in Oduros right ear, are associated with spirituality, linking the spirit with the physical. King Oduro was known for his refined ability to heal both physical and spiritual sickness. Oduros large eyes seem to recall his