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Cognition Exhibition by Usibakaiye 
Charlestown Gallery 
Nevis, St Kitts & Nevis 
November 13th - December 11th 2023

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Olori Collection - 10 Queen Heads

A series of 10 female fabric bust sculptures portraying Yoruba Aso Oke, a strip woven cloth generally draped around the body or adorned as a head scarf (known as a gele) in full head form. These representations give tribute to the modern Yoruba woman in her serious role as a fashionista at ceremonial events. The transition from draped adornment to a decorative setting in head form is unusual and highly effective. It provides a modern accent on the ancient African heads and masks that are traditionally sculpted from wood or bronze.

Olori Omo Oba

Omo Oba

Asake

Asabi

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Ayinke

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Abeni

Apake

Abeke

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Ajoke

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Aduni

Aduke

Mannequin Mann Series

Gentle Giraffe Series

Wall Hangings / Tapestries - Art that changes with the light

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Nay Neigh Series 

Wall Hangings / Tapestries - Art that changes with the light

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Emerging Elephant Series

Wall Hangings / Tapestries - Art that changes with the light

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Africa Man Series

Wall Hangings / Tapestries - Large Loom Aso Oke silk setting

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