Hazouma¨, a multimedia artist from Benin, is renowned for crafting masks from found objects and engaging in various mediums like video, photography, painting, and sculpture. This artwork contrasts conventional African community-bound masks by encapsulating a collective identity. The piece is part of Hazouma¨'s broader artistic journey, where he often addresses contemporary issues and utilizes various materials to create thought-provoking and socially relevant art. [[1](https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/romuald-hazoume-meets-hannah-oleary)][[2](https://universes.art/en/magazine/articles/2010/romuald-hazoume/img/05)].