Ogum

'Ogum' encapsulates a unique moment captured 20 years ago on video, depicted in a glitched GIF. It showcases the beginning of the embodiment of the orixá Ogum by an ialorixá, a priestess of Candomblé, one of the prominent Afro-Brazilian religions, during a ritual. Ogum, known as the "god of iron," represents a warrior and a powerful spirit associated with metal work. In certain traditions, Ogum is believed to have paved the way for other orixás to descend upon Earth.

During this particular moment in the ritual, the ialorixá enters a trance, and her face undergoes a metamorphosis, assuming the appearance of the warrior spirit just before emitting a powerful war cry.

Afro-Brazilian religions have played a crucial role in the preservation and resistance of Black culture in Brazil. The NFT 'Ogum' draws its source footage from Kika Nicolela's debut feature film, 'Fala, Mulher!' (2005), which explores this very issue.

The collector of this GIF may claim a full high resolution version in video for presentation purposes.