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Procession to the river

Adebisi Akanji1962/1963

Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation
Osogbo, Nigeria

This fascinating group of four sculptures is believed to be a represention of the founders of Osogbo journeying to the point where they first struck the sacred River Osun, eventually making a pact with the Osun Goddess. These are among the scores of artworks in the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the town of Osogbo in Osun State, in the South West of Nigeria.

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  • Title: Procession to the river
  • Creator: Adebisi Akanji
  • Date Created: 1962/1963
  • Location Created: Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
  • Photographer: Abiodun Omotoso
  • Date of photography: 2020
Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

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