Ìyá Mọòpó: Adebisi Nurudeen during repairs

Ìyá Mọòpó, often called the “Great Mother” and mystic potter woman is the patroness of women in all aspects of their life - from bearing and caring for children to all their professions and trades.
In 1993 the top of the original sculpture collapsed and the whole structure had to be rebuilt in 1994/1995 mainly by Adebisi Akanji under the supervision of Susanne Wenger.

Then again, the first sign of damage to this exceptional sculpture was the collapsed legs in 2008. As the restoration proceeded in 2012, it became clear that water damage had weakened the entire structure and almost every element required rebuilding. Thanks to the leadership of Sangodare Ajala and artistry of Adebisi Akanji as well as the New Sacred Art Restoration team, this exceptional work of art was saved.