Description

Shaped like a leaf, this mask is covered with colorful recycled glass beads and beautifully embossed brass. Namedi Boka, /ia Hausa word meaning “spiritualist,” the mask is handcrafted of rubberwood by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. “These are used by the Kidul tribes of Mali at the beginning of the farming season to consult with the gods and ask their blessings on the land. This will enable a good harvest,” he explains.