Initiation Card (Tsakalis)

Initiation Card (Tsakalis) by unknown artist. A square painting on card with a central figure of a man with tan skin, wearing a loincloth and a necklace. He has black hair, and his right hand rests on his hip while his left hand touches his chest. The man stands on a red platform, with a blue and red arch behind him. The arch has a gold outline. The card has a red border with a gold outline. The artwork appears worn with visible signs of aging and damage. The background of the artwork is predominantly red and blue with gold accents. The figure's facial expression appears calm. He has a halo around his head. The overall composition suggests a ritual or spiritual context.