Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali Achara Boonfu Lava stone is known for

Lava stone is known for promoting inner calm

The necklace fastens with a sterling silver clasp

Size (including chain): 9

Dyed chalcedony

This attractive cuff is handcrafted from brass with an oval stone inset in an antique finish

Bambara Hand Carved African Mask from Mali Achara Boonfu Lava stone is known forA winged figure with horns sits atop this handsome Bambara mask. Her swollen abdomen alludes to pregnancy, and hence, to fertility. The Bambara live in the region around Bamako, the capital of Mali. Their traditions include six male societies Ntomo, Komo, Kono, Tyiwara, Kore, and Nama each with its own type of mask, worn to display their status in society. This is a Kore mask; concerned with the sky and with the bringing of rain to make the crops