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Oshun, orisha of sensuality and fertility Oshun, (oil on canvas, 24 x 36 inches) an orisha (deity) of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. She is considered one of the most powerful of all orishas, and, like other gods, she possesses human attributes such as vanity, jealousy, and spite. She loves gold, bronze, jewellery and yellow. The peacock is her sacred bird. Several myths exist concerning Oshun and her significance as a Yoruba deity. In most Yoruba stories, Oshun is generally depicted as the protector, saviour, or nurturer of humanity. Oshun has also been described as the maintainer of spiritual balance or mother of sweet things. One myth highlights Oshun as the central figure in the creation of human beings. The Yoruba people believe that the orishas were sent by Olodumare, who is considered the Supreme God, to populate the Earth. Oshun, being one of the original 17
Sango god of thunder and lightning. oil on canvas (36 x 24 inches) African Mythology series. One of the most feared and venerated orisha of the Edo/Ifa pantheon. He is god of thunder, lightning and justice. He carries Ose the sacred double bladed battle axe that symbolises the even handed nature of justice. His colours are red and white, he is usually adorned with cowries. He also wields the Thunderstone a weapon by which he controls the direction and destination of his lightening strikes. The bata drum is generally used in his worship by the Yoruba "During the 18th and 19th centuries, thousands of Yoruba, Bini, and Fon people were enslaved and transported to the Americas. In some locations in the Caribbean and South America, African slaves and their descendants were able to reestablish Shango’s worship.
Eziza is the deity of the duststorms, whirlwinds and medicine (24 x 36 inches, oil on canvas). Like the wind, he can be all over the world at the same time! He's known for his dust devil whirlwinds. Eziza is associated with the Ason (Night beings and witches). He's the god of herbs and herbalists. Eziza gie obo se. Eziza gie ebo w’ egbe–Eziza let the medicine be potent. Eziza let the medicine work in the body. His colors are red, white and black.
Ogun, god of iron and war - oil on canvas with nails and metal bits (36 x 24 inches) In the Edo and Ifa pantheon of gods (orisha), Ogun, is known as the god of iron and war. He is the patron deity of all who work and use metal: the blacksmiths and brass and bronze casters; and the warriors, hunters, farmers, and modern vehicle drivers, for example. Ogun is seen as the god "who opens the way"—that is, he makes it possible for other deities and ancestors to be effective.The primary symbols of Ogun are iron and the dog. His colours are black and red. An excerpt from “Kings, Magic & Medicine” that gives a more in-depth reading of Ogun in Edo land. The Edo people believe that the god of Iron–Ogun–represents creative energy. His creative energy is manifested in iron and metal works. He is a hot and fiery deity (Nevadomsky in Galembo 1993, 25). As deity of war and he is associated with killing. In addition, he is also necessary in healing and is associated with medicine and those in professional occupations (Awolal
Oya, orisha of the weather, winds, storms and cemeteries.: oil on canvas (36 x 24 inches) Oya is popularly known as the goddess of weather. She can call forth lightning, storms, tornadoes, earthquakes. Whatever weather conditions she feels like bringing about, she can. A warrior goddess, she protects women, clears dead wood, old things and chaos to make way for new growth. Her colours are purple, burgundy and green. Her metal is bronze. Her animal is the water buffalo. . Oya is associated with funerals, part of her duty is to carry the souls of the dead to the afterlife. She helps the dead transition into the afterlife and carries the souls of the dead to their final resting place. . She is the guardian of the graveyard, the goddess in charge of cemeteries. Cemeteries are important in traditional religion for people seeking favours from her. Because of this, she is called the Great mother of witches or the elders of the night. . Oya has psychic abilities. She could perceive things beyond this world and
Oya, orisha of the weather, winds, storms and cemeteries.: oil on canvas (36 x 24 inches) Oya is popularly known as the goddess of weather. She can call forth lightning, storms, tornadoes, earthquakes. Whatever weather conditions she feels like bringing about, she can. A warrior goddess, she protects women, clears dead wood, old things and chaos to make way for new growth. Her colours are purple, burgundy and green. Her metal is bronze. Her animal is the water buffalo. . Oya is associated with funerals, part of her duty is to carry the souls of the dead to the afterlife. She helps the dead transition into the afterlife and carries the souls of the dead to their final resting place. . She is the guardian of the graveyard, the goddess in charge of cemeteries. Cemeteries are important in traditional religion for people seeking favours from her. Because of this, she is called the Great mother of witches or the elders of the night. . Oya has psychic abilities. She could perceive things beyond this world and
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