With attentive eyes and an open mouth, a youthful personage seems to listen intently. This African mask by Emmanuel Opoku Asante is framed with raffia hair. 'Among the Dan people of Ghana, such masks are used to regulate disagreements and to protect children,' he explains.

• materials: Sese wood, raffia
• Intended as wall decor
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly