Opha Ve Ikopha by Bruce Onobrakpeya, 1994 headwear the procession cannot commence

the procession cannot commence

creating a stunning visual effect

reminding us that happiness often lies in the smallest sounds and gestures shared with loved ones

Crafted from seed beads

Crafted from cowrie shells and brass

Opha Ve Ikopha by Bruce Onobrakpeya, 1994 headwear the procession cannot commenceOpha ve Ikopha Bruce Onobrakpeya Translated as The Hand and the Vessel, this work symbolises the relationship between effort and reward, giver and receiver. Onobrakpeya reflects on abundance, destiny and spiritual continuity through ancestral imagery and symbolic vessels. A powerful meditation on heritage, labour and legacy. Title : Opha Ve Ikopha Medium : Brass Foil Year : 1994 Size : 47cm x 37cm (actual artwork size,border and frame not included )