Even Artist Amadi thinks this painting is a true gem! In West Africa, masquerades represent incarnated spirits of the ancestors. The masquerades comes out during festivals, funeral ceremonies, as well as on the Christmas, Independence Anniversary Celebration Days and other Ceremonies. Using realism as his base, the artist captured this setting so well... it's as if you were there. This painting speaks life with it's expressive colors. Beautifully in-cased in a walnut frame. This painting is a must have! Now ready for shipping.