House of the Head Shrine: Equestrian (Ile Ori)
Artist: Workshop of Adesina
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Nigeria, Efon-Alaiye
Culture: Yoruba peoples, Ekiti group
Medium: Cloth, glass beads, cowrie shells, leather, mirrors
Dimensions: H. 29 x W. 9 3/8 x D. 10 3/4 in. (73.7 x 23.8 x 27.3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Beadwork
Tagged with: Art
Award-winning Nigerian sculptor Dotun Popoola transforms scrap metal into striking symbols of Black beauty and environmental activism. His 12-foot sculpture “Irinkemi Asake” was unveiled at Alabama’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park for Juneteenth. A tribute to resilience, his work demonstrates that art can both heal and inspire. “Irinkemi Asake” is a 12-foot-tall, 882-pound piece depicting the decorated head and neck of an African woman, made from scrap metal, galvanized pipes, automobile parts, stainless steel, and wrought iron. The piece is being ...
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