Ghanaian mask, 'Confidence'
To the Ga people of Ghana, the Hekan mask personifies the spirit of confidence. Literally meaning "Confident," the Hekan mask is believed to instill confidence in oneself; it will also guide and protect the person. Hekan is believed to provide confidence to a community during a pilgrimage. Robert Nortey expertly carves this mask from sese wood and decorates it with aluminum.
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