Odum Nwanyi - Leona

Odum Nwanyi - Leona is a one-of-a-kind MASK-WE Project mask painted by Martha Nneka Nnebedum. Hand-carved from Gmelina wood and hand-painted in acrylic, the work brings together Igbo women's artistic traditions with the vibrant pattern and color language of Mexican alebrije art.

• Artist: Martha Nneka Nnebedum
• Materials: Gmelina wood and acrylic paint
• Approximate dimensions: 21 in L x 12 in W x 6 in D
• Edition: Original, one of one

Art with impact: MASK-WE is a women's economic empowerment initiative in southeastern Nigeria. The sale of this mask provides the artist with resources to start a small-scale business supporting herself and her family.

Individual variations in carving, paint, color, and surface are part of the handmade character of this original artwork.