A piece that explores the contrast between outward appearance and inner emotion. The figure has a somber countenance and is bare-chested, with no arms or feet, emphasizing its fragmented and vulnerable state. Positioned in front of the figure’s face is a carved wooden mask depicting a happy expression, held in place by a metal rod connected to the metal stand on which the figure stands. The contrast between the figure’s sad expression and the cheerful mask suggests a tension between concealed emotions and outward appearances. The figure is adorned with a Ghanaian traditional cloth fashioned as a skirt, further grounding the work in its cultural context.