Fighting Spirit Ashanti Wood Masks (Pair)Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood, each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears her hair like a tall helmet. 'Masks like these were used by Ashanti royalty to fight spirits that attacked them,' Frimpong says. materials: Sese wood Eco Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood