The intense power and spirit of this gilt bronze pectoral gives us pause as we begin to realize that its magnetism is the direct result of the artist's adept placement of only a few lines and curves. Concentrating on the basic qualities of the human face, the Ecuadorian artist has reduced that image to its very essence, resulting in a portrayal stripped of all but its most basic and primeval elements. Clearly, this is a timeless and Universal work of art, one that touches the fundamental core of all who experience its compelling visage.