A mother embracing her child is a powerful and ancient icon in African culture.
Known as Gwandansu, these statues had ritual significance as potent icons of worship, that blessed and protected the mother and child.
This bronze sculpture combines the symbolism of Gwandansu with the aesthetics of Renaissance metal art, unveiling the dynamism and emotions of a mother’s playtime with her child.
The indigenous mother is wrapped in a short lower body garment, with her upper body bare, except for a traditional beaded necklace.
Her swelling breasts and prominent waist symbolize maternity and fertility, elements considered auspicious in all ancient civilizations.
Holding her body still, the mother lifts the child in the air with a dramatic force that is expressed by her erect body and the positioning of the child’s body, appearing to be taking flight.
Perfection of the sculptor is visible in the realistic rendition of the bodies, poses, and textures in metal, creating a final composition that seems to be animated by the chuckles of the child.
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