Heart of Grief Nigerian Wood Wall Mask GG60 materials: Sterling silver and African

materials: Sterling silver and African ruby

He works with local artisans

Rain tree wood & ivory wood

especially with a side of pancakes and eggs or a slice of pecan pie

Colotenango and Jacaltenango (of the Huehuetenango region) and Cunén (of the El Quiché region)

Heart of Grief Nigerian Wood Wall Mask GG60 materials: Sterling silver and AfricanWith eyes closed, a face is filled with sorrow in this mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'Among the Hausa people of Nigeria, such masks are given to a widow or widower,' he explains. 'They believe the spirit of the mask will give the bereaved person a large heart to deal with the pain of loss. Anytime he or she sets eyes on this mask, the grieving one will get some inner peace.' He names the piece Zurufi, a Hausa word meaning 'Deep Heart.' materials: