STUDY OF A PYTHON CRESTED FIGURE

ARTIST - WOLE LAGUNJU

The work is inspired by a Gelede mask, which is morphed into the portraiture and torso of a man thereby creating the intangibility of a metaphysical being. You may of course know that my work borrows icons/iconography from Yoruba culture, West Africa. This particular mask is adorned atop with a python signifying the rainbow, or 'esumare'. Esumare is an Orisha or god of the rainbow who inspires the creation of the piece. (The work is an oil painting on canvas 2021) not included with purchase* Brought to Life by Artmuse Collector Digital Work accompanied by an Infinite Object screen.