Naomi Native depicted as Oshun, Yoruba goddess of love, beauty, and fertility

Created by A.J. Hamilton

Obá by Nelson Boeira Faedrich

Source: InTheFlowOfMagic on Etsy, Pinterest

A new Work in Progress! Got a new sketchbook and decided to take advantage of the toned pages :)

Ọya, also known as Oiá, is a prominent and powerful African goddess who is widely worshipped in several West African, Brazilian, and Caribbean countries. She is a fierce and powerful goddess associated with storms, transformation, death, and rebirth

Hello my lovelies! First time dipping into Afro centric mythology (aside from Egypt). It was so fun to dive in and learn more about this goddess, who has a few different interpretations depending on the region!

AFRICAN GODS SKETCHES More details on BEHANCE: https://www.behance.net/gallery/193959725/AFRICAN-GODS-SKETCHES TUMBLR: http://oliviersilven.tumblr.com/ Sketch+Cintiq+Photoshop. All Artwork Copyright Olivier SILVEN.

Harmonia Rosales @honeiee

"A small portion of a larger painting. This is Olokun, the god of the primordial waters. Angered that Obatala created the lands without her consent, Olokun sought to reclaim her dominion with a great flood. To stop the floods Obatala chains her to the bottom of the ocean…this is the very moment before she is imprisoned within her own kingdom. She stands as a symbol of the chaos that bubbles beneath our calm surface, a profound reminder of the lesser-known parts of ourselves we often retreat from."

Nana Buruku by Nelson Boeira Faedrich 

SMITE: Yemoja, Goddess of Rivers - Kevin Sidharta

Oya and Aja, two goddesses of the Yoruba people this and other figurines in my Etsy store

"Les vents d'Oya", acrylic on paper, 21 X 29,7 cm

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nigeria, encapsulating 75 hectares of Yoruba cultural richness. Dedicated to Osun, the goddess of fertility, this sanctuary boasts around 40 shrines, ancient sculptures, and the meandering Osun River. The annual Osun-Osogbo Festival adds a burst of color, drawing pilgrims and tourists to witness the sacred rituals.

Beyond spirituality, it's a conservation triumph. Threatened by encroachment, the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove Conservation Foundation and the Osun State Government joined hands. Now, this haven, with over 400 plant species, including medicinal ones, stands as the last bastion of Nigeria's primary high forests.

The blend of ancient traditions and 20th-century sculptures makes it a symbol of Yoruba identity, connecting past, present, and future. Discover the herbal pharmacy, witness the vibrant Osun River rituals, and join the global effort to preserve this timeless symbol of cultural resilience and natural beauty.

Yemaya by Kypris Aquarelas

Aje is a specific Orisha in Yoruba religion and mythology, associated with wealth, prosperity, and economic fortune. Aje is often depicted as a beautiful and alluring woman, symbolizing the power of money and economic stability. Worshipers of Aje believe in her ability to bring financial success and good fortune to individuals and communities. Rituals and ceremonies dedicated to Aje involve offerings and prayers to seek her blessings for prosperity and abundance. The veneration of Aje reflects the importance of economic well-being in the Yoruba culture, and the Orisha is highly regarded in the spiritual traditions of the Yoruba people.

The Old Gods - Yemoja

“Ah, the ocean...like a woman, she can be gentle - caressing you with her soft waves, coaxing you to be vulnerable so as to really feel; she can engulf you whole within her very depths - submerge you deep within to see...but, ah, the ocean...like a woman, when tempered - when wronged, she is a force to be reckoned with! She will unleash her waves of anger - drowning you; leaving you choking on the very water that once brushed away your tears.”

Pantheon: Yoruba

This is my portrayal of Aja, who is the orisha (divinity) of the jungle and herbal medicines in the Yoruba pantheon from Nigeria.