Foreigner Nigerian wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-2705 hosting the stones on three

hosting the stones on three lengths of slender sterling silver cable chain

hand-carved of suar wood to depict the cat with legs crossed and hands held together

25" square (26 cm)

varying blocks of patterns repeat

two brass hearts decorate spinning bands of sterling silver

Foreigner Nigerian wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-2705 hosting the stones on threeWith an expression of sadness, a foreigner recalls his homeland. Sefah Mohammed creates a mask steeped in tradition, applying embossed aluminum and white clay to the sober features. 'In olden days, people from Nigeria migrated to Sudan. As time went by, they intermarried with the Sudanese. However, even though they had lived there for a long time, the Nigerians were still considered outsiders. They were referred to as the people of darkness, making