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Buruwa Black and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan _artisan--novica-artisan-12221 Inspired by traditional Inca textilesGhanaian artisan Otchere Raymond presents this hand carved wood mask in deep red, black, and gold. The title Buruwa is a female name used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This mask honors a woman named Buruwa, who possessed legendary beauty. According to local legend, she settled near a lake, which was then named after her. The water became associated with good fortune and was used for rituals and fishing. materials: Sese wood, clay