GALLERY

 

The Imagination of a Cuban Artist

Copyright 1995 CLBA

 

 

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Orisha Elegba

has many manifestations and attributes. In this

representation the artist combines elements as

gate keeper.

 

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Orisha Babalu Aye

is a generic name used for a family of many

orisha. Here the artist depicts a popular

manifestation in Cuba combined with Yoruba.

 

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Orisha Obatala

is a generic name used for a family

of orisha funfun (of whitness). This

representation combines elements

of Ajaguna with tree of life.

 

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Orisha Shango

deity associated with lightening,

thunder stone, red and white. Here

the artist combines cuban elements

such as the white horse and castle.

  

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Orisha Oya

is associated with the cemetary

and transportation of the soul.

 

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Orisha Yemaya

as mother of waters has many representations

or paths. In this version the artist presents Her

in a combination of water and land.

 


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