Without his forgotten genius a darkened world would crawl at a snail’s pace. The average home would be without electricity today had not a tall, thin, young Yugoslavian landed in N.Y.C. seventy-five...

Chicago artist Leonard Volk produced this plaster life mask of Abraham Lincoln in April 1860. Volk made the casts of Lincoln's hands on May 20, two days after the Republican Party nominated him for the presidency. Lincoln's right hand was till swollen from shaking hands with supporters. To steady his hand in th mold, Lincoln went out to the woodshed and cut off a piece of broom handle. Volk later placed the piece of handle in the cast displayed here.

On Instagram, Madison Holleran's life looked ideal: star athlete, bright student, beloved friend. But the photos hid the reality of someone struggling to go on.

The bard's facial cast will be shown at the University of Edinburgh's Anatomy Museum from January 28, when it re-opens to the public.

This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of Ingrid Bergman made as a display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects and mask creation for her feature film and television work. This 1:1 life-size casting is professionally crafted using a professional grade plaster and has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall. This casting can also be produced from a lightweight urethane plastic for an additional 100 dollars upon request. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

On Instagram, Madison Holleran's life looked ideal: star athlete, bright student, beloved friend. But the photos hid the reality of someone struggling to go on.

This is a contemporary casting created from an original rare life mask of comedy legend Jerry Lewis. This 1:1 life-size casting is professionally crafted using a professional grade plaster. The casting has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

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Mask Bembes ref:229 Congo. weight: 800gr. Size: 37*28*19 XX century Of all the cultures around the world, one of the most enigmatic and interesting is African. And within this culture, it is impossible not to think of the iconic African masks, which are present in war, religion and others. If there is something we can rescue from African art, it is their masks. Africa is a complex continent. Usually, in the West we have the belief that it is a single country, without major complexity, attractiveness or surprise. However, once the anthropological microscope is applied, it is seen that the continent not only has a variety of countries, but also cultures. Each people has its own history, of which they have an important oral tradition that still persists today. One of the most used traditions, regardless of their quality, is the use of African masks. In Africa, masks have functions that are a little closer to the symbolic, to the significant. They are usually used in the celebration of certain rituals. Masks, for these tribes, were more than just an artistic piece. They were true divine representations, forms that try to capture (metaphorically and literally) the essence of some entity. It can be a spirit or something else. We must understand that African masks are inextricably linked to their function. It is common to find in African culture with traditions based on the execution of rituals. A ritual obeys different reasons. It is an attempt by man to capture an aspect of reality through his own productions. With these masks rituals are made in order to interact and change climatic phenomena, fertility, births and death.

This is a wall hanging life-cast of a young Charlton Heston made as display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects, and mask creation for his early feature film work. This casting is made of sturdy white professional grade plaster. There is good detail on this casting, and it has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

This skull Ring detail is The pinnacle Of amazing.. As you Can see in the pix (please click on the zoom so you can see larger pictures) This Version is above and beyond any other version available anywhere. I've Always have loved this DALI photgraph/art piece since the First time seeing it when i was a youngling.. I've been Making Pirate type Rings for over a decade now and took it upon myself to make This great Skull art a reality in the form of a .925 Silver ring... Ring will be Patinad and Buffed to a Satin Finish to better show the Intamate details. A perfect Ring for any Skull Collector. The Ring weighs approx 26 Grams Available in U.S sizes 9-13 please note this ring is made to order and will take approx 10 days before its ready to ship out to you...

The heads of murderers and intellectuals from the 1840s.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – The true story behind Jon Krakauer’s bestselling novel and Sean Penn’s acclaimed film Into the Wild, from the sister of Chris McCandless, filling in questions about Chris’ journey of self-discovery and the dysfunctional childhood that pushed him to brave the Alaskan wilderness alone"The Wild Truth is an important book on two fronts: It sets the record straight about a story that has touched thousands of readers, and it opens up a conversation about hideous domestic violence hidden behind a mask of prosperity and propriety."–NPR.orgThe spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book, Into the Wild, became an international bestseller, translated into thirty-one languages, and Sean Penn's inspirational film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless to global fame. But the real story of Chris’s life and his journey has not yet been told - until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in The Wild Truth, written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister. Featured in both the book and film, Carine has wrestled for more than twenty years with the legacy of her brother's journey to self-discovery, and now tells her own story while filling in the blanks of his. Carine was Chris's best friend, the person with whom he had the closest bond, and who witnessed firsthand the dysfunctional and violent family dynamic that made Chris willing to embrace the harsh wilderness of Alaska. Growing up in the same troubled household, Carine speaks candidly about the deeper reality of life in the McCandless family. In the many years since the tragedy of Chris's death, Carine has searched for some kind of redemption. In this touching and deeply personal memoir, she reveals how she has learned that real redemption can only come from speaking the truth.

This is a wall hanging life-cast of Anthony Quinn made as display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects, and mask creation for his feature film work. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of Robin Williams made as a display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects, and mask creation for his feature film and television work. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

Skateboard Wall Art Set, "Holy Flamingo" Hand-Painted Wall Decor  "Animal works, animal protects, and animal contributes to society. We all know what should be holy!" Here is our beloved design "Holy Flamingo" ready for your walls. Our Skateboard Art collection is now ready for home decoration. All these skateboard decks have been sanded, primed, and hand-painted as pop art wall decor. You can hang these great pieces with only one screw. The Skateboard mount and user guide are included. Our set of 3 hand-painted wall art decors can be great for the behind sofa or behind the bed.   ! Do not forget, that our skateboard decks are not for riding, and wheels are not included. Its shape and size are designed as wall decor. We do not recommend riding. ! ! There might be some imperfections, and differences as we are hand-painting your skateboards. ! *** You can check their entire collection via the link below

The owl spirit animal is emblematic of a deep connection with wisdom and intuitive knowledge. If you have the owl as totem or power animal, you’re likely to have the ability to see what’s usually hidden to most. When the spirit of this animal guides you, you can see the true reality, beyond illusion and deceit. The owl also offers for those who have it a personal totem the inspiration and guidance necessary to deeply explore the unknown and the magic of life. Owl Symbolism Symbolic meanings for the owl are: Intuition, ability to see what others do not see The presence of the owl announces change Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks Wisdom The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life transition, change The ancient Greeks revered the goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and guardian of the Acropolis. Her symbol was the owl, so the bird became a symbol of higher wisdom. The owl was a bird of prophecy and wisdom in many ancient cultures. Modern design makes this sterling silver pendant a standout piece. This owl necklace looks great on men and women as well. The silver chain gives it a more polished, elegant, feminine look. You can also order it with a leather cord or adjustable cord, witch makes it more casual, unisex. With the cord it looks great on both women and men as well. I oxidized some parts of the owl with a natural patina to highlight the lines and details. The back side with the Moon and the stars also has a dark patina in the background to represent the night sky, and I polished the Moon and the stars to give them a bright shiny finish. On the photos it is shown with black silver chain and bright silver chain. The black is also a sterling silver chain that has been oxidized to give it a dark greyish blackish finish. You can order it with an *Oxidized black silver chain (a sterling silver chain that has been oxidized to give it a dark greyish blackish finish), or a *Bright Sterling Silver chain *Adjustable black cord - This is a hemp cord with little silver beads and a sliding knot on the back. It can be worn as a choker or as a longer necklace, it's up to you. *Leather cord You can message me with any questions and I will be happy to answer any of them. I design and fabricate each pendant myself, so this is a necklace that you won't see on many people. Made of high quality recycled, eco friendly solid sterling silver. Designed and handmade in the USA.

This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of Don Rickles made as a display piece. The lifecast was originally made for make-up effects and mask creation for his feature film and television work. This 1:1 life-size casting is professionally crafted using a professional grade plaster and has a sturdy metal loop in the back for displaying on a wall. This casting can also be produced from a lightweight urethane plastic for an additional 100 dollars upon request. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

Leather Eyepatch Steampunk Small Eyepatch Brown Eyepatch Eye Patch Cosplay This leather eye patch is made of high quality tooling leather, dyed brown, and is completely handstitched. It is backed with brown sueded pigskin. The dye and finish are water-based and the sueded pigskin leather strap ties easily to fit any head size. The patch measures 3 inches (76 mm) by 1 3/4 inches (44 mm) and the strap is 3/4 inch (19 mm) wide. It will fit either eye but it IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE - it is a costume piece. If you prefer a bigger or differently colored eyepatch, check out my other Steampunk offerings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BirchCreekLeather?section_id=7867117 Perfect steampunk accessory! Makes a great gift for a pirate as well. ♥ Here's what my customers have to say: www.etsy.com/shop/birchcreekleather/reviews Check out all the other unique creations at my store: www.etsy.com/shop/BirchCreekLeather

This reconstructed modern day casting of Michael Jackson has been created by special effects and lifecasting artist William Forsche. The lifecast was originally obtained by myself while working in the same special effects facility that created the original castings for "Thriller." The original casting was in my possession since 1986 and was in need of expert restoration which I decided to undertake after hearing the news of Michael Jackson’s death in 2009. Forsche Design has been selling life masks, movie props, and collectibles online since 1999 to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. William Forsche offers you this high quality life mask direct from his Hollywood collection. Castings from our "Premium" Life Mask collection are made for the discriminating collector. These castings have been professionally remastered from the best source materials available, and should not be confused with lower quality life masks readily available elsewhere. A signed C.O.A. and a signature on every cast is provided by William Forsche to ensure its authenticity and high quality. Our castings have been used in numerous film productions, William Forsche has done life mask creation for Academy Award winning make-up artists Rick Baker, Greg Cannom and for George Lucas' special effects company Industrial Light and Magic. Many of our castings are also in the personal collections of high profile collectors and artists such as: Guillermo del Toro, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Liza Minnelli, Hugh Heffner, Kirk Douglas, and the late Tony Curtis and Gregory Peck. "The advent of the internet has put collecting life masks into the hands of many people outside the film industry; I have personally acquired some of these life masks from various internet sources and have been extremely disappointed with the quality and the distortion (shrinkage etc.) of these castings. The average person outside the film industry doesn't have studio grade life masks to compare their castings with. With over 30 years of selectively collecting life masks it has always been my goal to obtain the highest quality masks available. Not only have I been a collector I am also a Hollywood life mask artist who has created some of the castings that exist in private collections, museums and have been used in the production of many of the major Hollywood films which I have worked on. My professional experience gives me the insight and the ability to compare similar castings and grade them on their detail, shrinkage and distortion. It is my goal and my passion to always make the highest quality life masks possible and it is my pleasure to share these casts with the discriminating life mask collector." -William Forsche "Please honor my request not to make copies of this casting or other Forsche Design castings for resale or offer it to others that won?t honor this request. I understand the possible need to create a piece utilizing different materials as part of your own project, this is of course fine and as an artist I encourage "new" artistic expression. I just ask that you don?t sell exact copies of these castings which I have put much time and effort to acquire and maintain over the years." -William Forsche

The owl spirit animal is emblematic of a deep connection with wisdom and intuitive knowledge. If you have the owl as totem or power animal, you’re likely to have the ability to see what’s usually hidden to most. When the spirit of this animal guides you, you can see the true reality, beyond illusion and deceit. The owl also offers for those who have it a personal totem the inspiration and guidance necessary to deeply explore the unknown and the magic of life. Owl Symbolism Symbolic meanings for the owl are: Intuition, ability to see what others do not see The presence of the owl announces change Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks Wisdom The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life transition, change The ancient Greeks revered the goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and guardian of the Acropolis. Her symbol was the owl, so the bird became a symbol of higher wisdom. The owl was a bird of prophecy and wisdom in many ancient cultures. Modern design makes this sterling silver pendant a standout piece. The owl face is about 10mm (0.4 inches) wide. It is a small pendant/charm, perfect to wear by itself or layered with other necklaces. The silver chain gives it a more polished, elegant, feminine look. You can also order it with a leather cord, witch makes it more casual, unisex. I oxidized some parts of the owl with a natural patina to highlight the lines and details. You can order it with an *Oxidized black silver chain (a sterling silver chain that has been oxidized to give it a dark greyish blackish finish), or a *Bright Sterling Silver chain *Adjustable black cord - This is a cord with a sliding knot on the back. It can be worn as a choker or as a longer necklace, it's up to you. *Leather cord You can message me with any questions and I will be happy to answer any of them. I design and fabricate each pendant myself, so this is a necklace that you won't see on many people. Made of high quality recycled, eco friendly solid sterling silver. Designed and handmade in the USA.

Fetish Lega Congo . ref:123 Weight: 140gr Size approx 38*10*10cm Africa is a complex continent. Usually, in the West we have the belief that it is a single country, without major complexity, attractiveness or surprise. However, once the anthropological microscope is applied, it is seen that the continent not only has a variety of countries, but also cultures. Each people has its own history, of which they have an important oral tradition that still persists today. One of the most used traditions, regardless of their quality, is the use of African masks. In Africa, masks have functions that are a little closer to the symbolic, to the significant. They are usually used in the celebration of certain rituals. Masks, for these tribes, were more than just an artistic piece. They were true divine representations, forms that try to capture (metaphorically and literally) the essence of some entity. It can be a spirit or something else. We must understand that African masks are inextricably linked to their function. It is common to find in African culture with traditions based on the execution of rituals. A ritual obeys different reasons. It is an attempt by man to capture an aspect of reality through his own productions. With these masks rituals are made in order to interact and change climatic phenomena, fertility, births and death.

The owl spirit animal is emblematic of a deep connection with wisdom and intuitive knowledge. If you have the owl as totem or power animal, you’re likely to have the ability to see what’s usually hidden to most. When the spirit of this animal guides you, you can see the true reality, beyond illusion and deceit. The owl also offers for those who have it a personal totem the inspiration and guidance necessary to deeply explore the unknown and the magic of life. Owl Symbolism Symbolic meanings for the owl are: Intuition, ability to see what others do not see The presence of the owl announces change Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks Wisdom The traditional meaning of the owl spirit animal is the announcer of death, most likely symbolic like a life transition, change The ancient Greeks revered the goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and guardian of the Acropolis. Her symbol was the owl, so the bird became a symbol of higher wisdom. The owl was a bird of prophecy and wisdom in many ancient cultures. Modern design makes this sterling silver pendant a standout piece. This owl necklace looks great on men and women as well. The silver chain gives it a more polished, elegant, feminine look. You can also order it with a black cord, witch makes it more casual, unisex. With the cord it looks great on both women and men as well. I oxidized some parts of the owl with a natural patina to highlight the lines and details. The back side with the Moon and the stars also has a dark patina in the background to represent the night sky, and I polished the Moon and the stars to give them a bright shiny finish. You can order it with an *Oxidized black silver chain (a sterling silver chain that has been oxidized to give it a dark greyish blackish finish), or a *Bright Sterling Silver chain *Adjustable black cord - This is a cord with a sliding knot on the back. It can be worn as a choker or as a longer necklace, it's up to you. *Leather cord You can message me with any questions and I will be happy to answer any of them. I design and fabricate each pendant myself, so this is a necklace that you won't see on many people. Made of high quality recycled, eco friendly solid sterling silver. Designed and handmade in the USA.

Mask Gouro ref: 1502 Ivory Coast weight: 400gr. Size: 37cm XX century This mask has been on display at the African art exhibition Step by step in Amsterdan. Ancestor worship and the importance of nature spirits. And like your beliefs in these non-human powers, Of all the cultures around the world, one of the most enigmatic and interesting is African. And within this culture, it is impossible not to think of the iconic African masks, which are present in war, religion and others. If there is something we can rescue from African art, it is their masks. Africa is a complex continent. Usually, in the West we have the belief that it is a single country, without major complexity, attractiveness or surprise. However, once the anthropological microscope is applied, it is seen that the continent not only has a variety of countries, but also cultures. Each people has its own history, of which they have an important oral tradition that still persists today. One of the most used traditions, regardless of their quality, is the use of African masks. In Africa, masks have functions that are a little closer to the symbolic, to the significant. They are usually used in the celebration of certain rituals. Masks, for these tribes, were more than just an artistic piece. They were true divine representations, forms that try to capture (metaphorically and literally) the essence of some entity. It can be a spirit or something else. We must understand that African masks are inextricably linked to their function. It is common to find in African culture with traditions based on the execution of rituals. A ritual obeys different reasons. It is an attempt by man to capture an aspect of reality through his own productions. With these masks rituals are made in order to interact and change climatic phenomena, fertility, births and death.