Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-10937 Birchwood is a tried-and-true breakfast

Birchwood is a tried-and-true breakfast blend that stands up to hearty plates of bacon and eggs or lighter fare like smoothie bowls and grain cereal

The artist uses traditional methods to carve bone into whimsical designs and uses a tea stain for an antique look

This simple but elegant design is by Thai artisan Matta

Wine glasses feature colorful accents in bright confetti colors

They're constantly experimenting with new ideas and techniques

Songye Kwifibe African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art _artisan--novica-artisan-10937 Birchwood is a tried-and-true breakfastThis 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.