Dalton Paula
Curukango, 2024
Watercolor and graphite on paper
Image:
13 1/8 x 11 3/4 in
33.3 x 29.7 cm
Framed:
18 1/8 x 16 3/4 x 2 in
46 x 42.7 x 5 cm
13 1/8 x 11 3/4 in
33.3 x 29.7 cm
Framed:
18 1/8 x 16 3/4 x 2 in
46 x 42.7 x 5 cm
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This figure depicts one of the kings from the African continent who arrived in Brazil as a slave. But during the 19th century they were able to get his royal...
This figure depicts one of the kings from the African continent who arrived in Brazil as a slave. But during the 19th century they were able to get his royal position back.
Dalton uses symbols of white royalty like a lion which can also be understood as a symbol of African empowerment. The figure is sitting in a type of throne and holding a fan and wearing shoes. He wears a crown, but a turban style crown which was the symbol of Royality in Africa.
Dalton uses symbols of white royalty like a lion which can also be understood as a symbol of African empowerment. The figure is sitting in a type of throne and holding a fan and wearing shoes. He wears a crown, but a turban style crown which was the symbol of Royality in Africa.
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