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Message from the Save Our Art! Save Our Heritage! Campaign Chair, Mr. Olufemi A, Akinsanya.
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Restoration of Iledi Ontotoo
This remarkable structure is composed of three enormous roofs which rise against the sky like giant lizards, representing the forces of the earth before mankind. The powerfully sculpted totems that support the three roofs symbolically protect the inner sanctum of the Shrine.
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Restoration of the Chameleon Gate
The chameleon gate is designed so visitors must “penetrate” this primordial creature to arrive on the sacred ground on the other side.
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Restoration of Iya Moopo
This magnificent sculpture was created by Susanne Wenger and Adebisi Akanji. It is over 10 meters high and 25 meters long. It lies in the area of the Groves know as “The Sacred Pottery Field”. It is one of only three monuments in the field, 3 being a sacred number in the Yoruba tradition.
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Restoration of the Marketplace
Passing through the forest, one comes across a sudden “amphitheatre”, a large flat rock surface populated by larger than life cement sculptures! This fanciful grouping is “Oja Ontontoo” or “the Marketplace”, the symbolic coming together of men and of spirits.
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The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls
The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls, an outstanding cement sculpted arch & the original entrance to the Sacred Groves, is the latest work of art to be completed by the New Sacred Art team. It had collapsed completely many years ago and was recreated from photographs and memory by Adebisi Akanji.
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Message from Chairman
Message from the Save Our Art! Save Our Heritage! Campaign Chair, Mr. Olufemi A, Akinsanya.
Details
The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls
The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls, an outstanding cement sculpted arch & the original entrance to the Sacred Groves, is the latest work of art to be completed by the New Sacred Art team. It had collapsed completely many years ago and was recreated from photographs and memory by Adebisi Akanji.
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Restoration of Iledi Ontotoo
This remarkable structure is composed of three enormous roofs which rise against the sky like giant lizards, representing the forces of the earth before mankind. The powerfully sculpted totems that support the three roofs symbolically protect the inner sanctum of the Shrine.
Details
Restoration of the Chameleon Gate
The chameleon gate is designed so visitors must “penetrate” this primordial creature to arrive on the sacred ground on the other side.
Details
Restoration of Iya Moopo
This magnificent sculpture was created by Susanne Wenger and Adebisi Akanji. It is over 10 meters high and 25 meters long. It lies in the area of the Groves know as “The Sacred Pottery Field”. It is one of only three monuments in the field, 3 being a sacred number in the Yoruba tradition.
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Restoration of the Marketplace
Passing through the forest, one comes across a sudden “amphitheatre”, a large flat rock surface populated by larger than life cement sculptures! This fanciful grouping is “Oja Ontontoo” or “the Marketplace”, the symbolic coming together of men and of spirits.
Details
The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls
The Arch of the Flying Tortoise and Sculpted Walls, an outstanding cement sculpted arch & the original entrance to the Sacred Groves, is the latest work of art to be completed by the New Sacred Art team. It had collapsed completely many years ago and was recreated from photographs and memory by Adebisi Akanji.
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