Although proudly decorated in striking geometric symbology, he ducks his head shyly, two stars of shame lighting up his otherwise formidable countenance. Believed in the Akan community to depict humility, this mask serves as an attractive reminder of the dangers of human arrogance. Ralph Kwasi Agudze learned crafts the piece from naturally dried sese wood and adorns his work with gleaming brass and subtle aluminum. The mask is finished with mansion polish to accentuate the wood's rich qualities.
