Mother Akoben | Created by Ingrid Humphrey from St. Augustine, FL.

Mother Akoben

Created by:

Ingrid Humphrey from St. Augustine, FL

Exhibit:

Racism: In the Face of Hate We Resist

Artist Statement:

The Akoben symbol is one of many Adinkra symbols. Its meaning is so powerful and appropriate for what my heart, body, and soul are experiencing.

The Akoben is a battle horn, vigilance, a call to arms, readiness and preparedness for action or battle.

He cried out for his mother:

When a child in distress calls out for his mother, it activates the warrior from deep within. “Mother Akoben” wears her battle horn crown to say she can no longer be silent.

2020
30" x 15"
Indigo and batik fabrics, beads, paint, cowry shells; hand stitched.