This hand carved mask depicts the face of a man with abstract symbols carved into the cheek and forehead regions. The back of the mask is signed “By the artist Pelen” with “Pelen” transliterated into Chinese characters. Keeping with the traditional indigenous spirit of harmony with nature, Kamuli Pelen uses only local wood for his carvings, mostly driftwood he finds along the coast or felled trees or waste lumber from building construction sites. The inspiration for his subject comes from the shape of the wood, and he leaves it in its natural state with all of its imperfections, enhancing the sense of mystery of this piece.