NOVICA Cultural Wood Mask, Black 'Rinjani Ancestor'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: This mask of impressive artistry is by Balinese artisan Gio. He replicates the art of the Rinjani people, who live around the live volcano of the same name on the island of Lombok. Gio carves the wall mask by hand of albesia wood, adding a butterfly on the forehead and finishing it with painted details. - Features a rustic, rugged finish - Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly - Intended as wall decor About our Artist: I'm Subagio, though people called me Gio. I was born in Sebatu, Gianyar. I have worked since I was 6 years old, by helping neighbors make orders. I learned by doing until I was 11, and then I could carve wood myself and started peddling my own masterpieces. My father guided me to create a special process of finishing that makes the products look antique, and different from others. After I graduated from the senior high school, I took any job that I could do, so I could help my parents buy food and help my siblings to continue their studies at school. I began to focus on carving, since there are many orders for home decor. I collaborate with my parents in making items for customers. We just use traditional tools for this, like chisels, mallets, knives, brushes, and sanding paper. By joining Novica, I hope it can help me in expanding market scope and improving our product quality and also our income, since I really want to make my parents happy and proud.

• Size: 12.25" H x 4.1" W x 1.6" D
• Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
• Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
• Exceptional Artisan Quality by Gio - crafted with care to be treasured for years to come.
• Product Info: Albesia wood