Sickle, Flywisk, and Agogó for Obatalá
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Material Information

Title:
Sickle, Flywisk, and Agogó for Obatalá
Creator:
Carlos Leon ( Artist )
Chillag, George ( Photographer )
Publication Date:
Physical Description:
Slide
Physical Location:
Box No FB18; Folder No. 1; 2001

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Santería
Orishas in art
Afro-Cuban artists
Genre:
Color Photograph

Notes

Abstract:
Sickle wrapped in white beadwork and cowie shells, made by Carlos Leon. The sickle is decorated in the ritual color of the Orisha deity Obatalá: white.  The sickle was exhibited as part of a ritual throne for Obatalá. Flywisk Horse's tail, white, with long handle covered in beads and cowrie shells, made by Carlos Leon.  A bunch of beaded tassels extends from the top of the handle. The horsetail is decorated in the ritual color of the Orisha deity Obatalá: white.  The "iruke", or horsetail, is Obatalá's ritual instrument.  Beads are used to decorate the iruke as a manifestation of the beauty and magnificence of the orisha. Agogó (bell) for Obatala made by Carlos Leon. Commissioned and purchased especially for Historical Museum of Southern Florida (HistoryMiami Museum) exhibit, "At the Crossroads: Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami," February 23- August 8, 2001. ( en )
General Note:
From HistoryMiami's South Florida Folklife Collection. Afro-Cuban Orisha Arts in Miami, 1999-2001. Collection No. HMF9018.

Record Information

Source Institution:
HistoryMiami Museum
Holding Location:
HistoryMiami Museum
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
2001-390-221 ( HistoryMiami Identifier )