Emmanuel Akintunde · Kubwa, Abuja · Nigeria
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This piece reflects how Western religions, deeply rooted in African society, have distorted and suppressed indigenous values and culture. The inscription “Birds born in a cage think flying is a crime” echoes the reality of many Africans who, confined under foreign faiths, see their own traditions as archaic or forbidden.
Medium
Mixed Media
Dimensions
30 x 24 x 1 inches
Weight
0.8 kg
Framing
Not framed
Year created
2022
Availability
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Curated for its storytelling, materiality, and collector feedback. Pair it with warm lighting and neutral palette interiors to let its textures shine.
Created by
Emmanuel Akintunde
Kubwa, Abuja · Nigeria
Emmanuel Akintunde (b. early 1990s, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work seamlessly integrates trad...
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