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Who do you think of when it comes to water deities and is this the first time you’ve heard of Olokun?💦

If you’re familiar with Poseidon in #greekmythology then you should definitely get to know Olokun!

Like Olokun, #poseidon is associated with the ocean and its vast and mysterious nature. Both deities hold significant power over their respective waters.

Here are a few fun facts about Olokun:

🫧 Olokun is the #orisa of the deep ocean and represents the unfathomable depths and mysteries of the sea

🫧 Olokun is often portrayed as androgynous, sometimes as a man or a woman, and other times with features of both. Although the male depiction of Olokun is the most well known

🫧 Olokun is revered for their ability to bring wealth and prosperity, as well as their wisdom and knowledge of the unknown

🫧 They are also associated with the realm of dreams and the subconscious mind, as well as the #ancestors who dwell in the depths of the ocean

As always, let us know if you learnt something new🫶🏾

Filmed at the wonderful

The first piece of work we are standing behind is ‘Untitled 1986’ by Keith Piper depicting a #yoruba mask from Ifè-Ifè

Second piece is ‘A Niger Fisherman’ by Gerald Spencer Pryse

Our depiction of Olokun is avalaible on our website and it’s called ‘Guardian of the Deep’

Posted this one a while ago but thought it deserved a repost for all our new followers 💕

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