The Casqued Hornbill's Message to Mankind
40" x 32"
Engraving inks and oils on hardboard

The casqued hornbill whishes his message to reach mankind, that he who eats the fruit of the "tanuro*" tree, has an ulcer in the head and doubts the usefulness of the bark.

*Tanuro : Trichilia prieuriana, species commonly called Tanuro, found in the Ganean forest.

From Akan Mmebusem bi. Akan Poverbs in Akan and English. Agyewodin Adu Gyamfi Ampem.