Almond-shaped eyes create strong diagonals, conferring an expression of sweetness on this stylized visage. Lavishly embellished with brass repoussé, the refined features are crowned by three horns. Juliana Akandas sculpts the piece from sese wood and adds tufts of goat fur. She names it Ahuntorhene, Akan for King of Peace. Married couples receive such masks as gifts, as they symbolize love, patience, understanding and peace.
