
Encantación a Olokún-Yemayá (Incantation to Olokun-Yemaya)
1977
This powerful lifetime chromogenic print by Ana Mendieta depicts the artist's ritualistic engagement with Olokún-Yemayá, the Afro-Cuban Yoruba deity of the sea and the deep ocean. Mendieta's body, merged with the natural landscape, serves as a vessel for spiritual invocation, reflecting her ongoing exploration of identity, the feminine divine, and her Cuban heritage. The work exemplifies her *Silueta* series ethos, blurring the boundaries between the human body, nature, and sacred ritual.
- Medium
- lifetime chromogenic print
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1977, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the estate.
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
September 25, 2024
Estimate: $30,000 – $40,000
Sold: $35,560
Lot 41
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