A Company of Lions          2002 Glass/Pepper Wood/Copper Leaf/Paint/Patina 38 ½" x 177" x 11 ½" If the occasion arises when one's opinion of oneself reaches an excessively high state, this weighty object may be used to bring one back down to earth.  The vain and self delusional may also be knocked down a peg or two when exposed to the subtle truths this tool exposes.  At the first sign of arrogance or haughtiness, the offender needs to find, or be directed by, a friend who will lift the glass end of the talisman and bring it to bear on the foot of the arrogant one.  The foot should be left in this uncomfortable position until the subject utters "Criminy, Jeeez!!!"  Through gritted teeth three times in rapid succession.  Only then will the weight of self exaltation be lifted and gratitude expressed. Burdened with High John the Conquerer Oil.