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Essays on African art, Yoruba symbolism, and the stories behind the paintings — written by Nigerian artist Elijah Snoz (Ajayi VII).

Rebirth (Atunbi) — African symbolism painting by Elijah Snoz (Ajayi VII)
African Art · Symbolism

Rebirth (Atunbi): Yoruba Symbolism in Contemporary African Art

A cracked egg, a cracked cowrie and three watching eyes — reading the symbols behind my newest painting, and why I gave it a Yoruba name.

Jul 31, 20266 min read

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