The name Ezenwanyi means queen of women. Despite her beautiful, youthful appearance, Ezenwanyi is 8000 years old. The first human created by the gods, she was made without the imperfection of age and death. She has witnessed the rise and fall of empires and the rise and fall of great men. She spends her long, infinite life tending to the children of the spirits along with her long-time friend, Mbe, the tortoise.
The collector of this piece will receive a matte canvas print.
This collection highlights two important figures in traditional West-African religion, Dibias (also known as native doctors) and masquerades. Dibias are the messengers of the gods, they are the mystical intermediaries between the human world and the spirit world and work as healers, diviners, and advisors of the people in the community. Masquerades are the physical representatives of the gods, spirits, and ancestors. They are regarded as the means for maintaining peace and order and were primarily used as law enforcement agents. This collection presents the Dibia and the masquerade as a collective force, working together to enact the will of the gods.
Ezenwanyi and the children of spirits
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Ezenwanyi and the children of spirits
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The name Ezenwanyi means queen of women. Despite her beautiful, youthful appearance, Ezenwanyi is 8000 years old. The first human created by the gods, she was made without the imperfection of age and death. She has witnessed the rise and fall of empires and the rise and fall of great men. She spends her long, infinite life tending to the children of the spirits along with her long-time friend, Mbe, the tortoise.
The collector of this piece will receive a matte canvas print.
This collection highlights two important figures in traditional West-African religion, Dibias (also known as native doctors) and masquerades. Dibias are the messengers of the gods, they are the mystical intermediaries between the human world and the spirit world and work as healers, diviners, and advisors of the people in the community. Masquerades are the physical representatives of the gods, spirits, and ancestors. They are regarded as the means for maintaining peace and order and were primarily used as law enforcement agents. This collection presents the Dibia and the masquerade as a collective force, working together to enact the will of the gods.