Artist: Moyo Okediji
Title: Orò Ilé
Medium: terracotta
Date: 2010
ÌwàA fundamental idea in the Yoruba worldview, Ìwà (character) is frequently seen as the basis of an individual’s life and a source of beauty. A person’s relationships and general success are influenced by their inner traits, which include morality, integrity, and how they interact with the world.Here is a closer look at Ìwà: Beauty in Character:The Yoruba saying “Ìwà l’ẹwà” means “character is beauty,” emphasizing the value of internal attributes above external looks. Character is so essential that it is ...