This beautiful piece is created with ballpoint pen, fabric and acrylic paint on alabaster paper.

Inspiration: This piece was inspired by the need to sensitize humanity about African culture, the need to reserve and not just jettison it.

The mask , fabric and cowries are the special elements in this artwork. The art piece speaks volume of the tribe I originated from as a Nigerian ( the Yoruba).

While the mask is primarily associated with ceremonies that have religious and social significance or are concerned with funerary customs, fertility rites or the curing is sickness. Other masks are used on festive occasions or to portray characters in a dramatic performance and in re-enactments of mythological events.

Masks are also used for warfare and protective devices in particular activities or during inclement weather while Some are worn as a show of power and royalty.

The colorful Ankara fabric is worn as a sign of unity and the cowries signifies riches.