Mawusi
Mawusi embodies the spirit of a spiritual guardian, a sentinel of heritage, memory, and myth. Her horn-like hairstyle, inspired by the traditional Makai hairstyle of the Elmina people of Ghana, evokes ancestral authority and stands as a symbol of cultural continuity. She is draped in black fabric etched with purple and gold colours that represent mourning, royalty, and sacred wealth, expressing both reverence and regality. Behind her, a single sun is textured into the background, symbolising focused divine energy and ancestral illumination, casting her in glory and purpose. Her radiant gold halo, echoing sacred iconography, enhances her mythic presence. Surrounded by Sankofa hearts and other Adinkra symbols, Mawusi emerges with fierce elegance, unwavering, poised, and deeply rooted in spiritual inheritance.
MATERIALS:
24 Carat Gold
Oil painting and mixed media on Canvas
YEAR:
2025
DIMENSION:
40 x 47 in / 100 x 120 cm