Sculpture – Ekuk

Ekuk” means the forest’s guardian spirit.
For the Kwele, Ekuk lives in the depth of the forest from which he comes out, from time to time, chanting and dancing, with the whole population joining in, rejoycing, and being merry as it is a very positive omen.
The joyful forest spirit comes out of his domain bringing chants and dances.

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“Ekuk ” signifie l’esprit gardien de la forêt.
Pour les Kwele, Ekuk vit dans la profondeur de la forêt d’où il sort, de temps en temps, en chantant et dansant, avec toute la population qui le rejoint, s’esbaudit, et manifeste sa joie car c’est un présage très positif.

Ekuk © Addé 2015

The joyful forest spirit comes out of his domain bringing chants and dances.

L’esprit joyeux de la forêt sort de son domaine en apportant des chants et des danses.

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