Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Wayan Sukerni as part of search-and-rescue teams

as part of search-and-rescue teams or in narcotics detection with law enforcement

The statuette is crafted from cow bone and placed on a triangular suar wood base for display on a shelf or table

this men's pendant necklace is designed by Indonesia's Putu Gede Darmawan

Sterling silver and labradorite

Coconut shell button closure

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art Wayan Sukerni as part of search-and-rescue teamsThis replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.