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Ewe wood mask, 'Protector from Sorcerers'
The stern and ornate face of this sese wood mask personifies the protector of the Ewe people of Ghana. The local priest wears it as he performs the rituals that will protect the community from malevolent sorcerers. Kwame Frimpong details the mask with admirable expertise as he adorns it with embossed brass plates and copper accents.
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