African Elephant Spirit II Hand Carved African Wood Mask Obsidian Artisan Napapat crafts treeline braided

Artisan Napapat crafts treeline braided ropes using techniques that the Yao women typically only teach their daughters

Embracing the alluring grace of fashions past

Mexican artisan Pedro Alba crafts this wall cross of ceramic

By Ana Maria González

African Elephant Spirit II Hand Carved African Wood Mask Obsidian Artisan Napapat crafts treeline braidedShaped like an elongated almond, this violet and black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood, paints it by hand and leaves carved out details in a cream hue. Vertical lines in parallel represent neatly combed hair, where a mighty African elephant stands out. Below, another elephant is revealed by Sackey. materials: Sese wood Intended as wall decor 18 in. H x 7. 75 in. W x 3. 1 in. D