Adbar II

Robel Temesgen2015

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Adbar is an abstract Amharic term referring to the embodiment of protective spirits within various elements of the natural landscape, such as lakes, mountains, rocks or trees. Adbar serves many communal purposes, most notably as a place for prayer, a meeting point for rituals and offerings, and a space for discussing community matters.

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Title: Adbar II
Creator: Robel Temesgen
Date Created: 2015
Subject Keywords: 89plus Addis Ababa, Adbar, Ethiopian mysticism, Protective spirits, Animism, Rituals, Indigenous knowledge
Type: Painting
Publisher: 89plus
Original Source: robeltemesgen.com
Medium: Acrylic, Acrylic, Nail paint, spray paint, enamel paint, ink pen, pencil sticker and permanent marker on photographic paper
Place of Birth: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date of Birth: 1987
Artist Name: Robel Temesgen

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