Anyanwu (anyaanwū, meaning "eye of the sun" in Igbo) is the sun goddess of the good fortune, knowledge, and wisdom in the traditional Igbo religion called Odinala. She is an alusi, a tutelary spirit that was created by the Supreme god, Chukwu, to fulfill a specific responsibility related to nature or a principle.

Anyanwu (English: The Awakening) is a bronze sculpture created by the Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu between 1954 and 1955. It is a representation of the Igbo mythological figure and earth goddess Ani .

Feb 21, 2024 · Enwonwu’s “Anyanwu” is a masterful bronze piece that blends traditional Igbo artistic elements with modernist techniques, showcasing the deity in a stylized form that emphasizes grace, strength, and the spiritual aura associated with the sun.

Aug 17, 2011 · Amongst Ndi Igbo, the Sun was referred to as Anyanwu (An-yan-wew). This is a combination of two different words. The first word, anya means eye. The second word, anwu, means light. Together, the phrase reads as “eye of light.” Metamorphosing the sun as an eye is not an exclusively Igbo concept.

Anyanwu is the Sun deity from the Igbo pantheon. The sculpture can be interpreted as the rising sun and the dawn of a new nation. Because Anyanwu symbolizes the sun, the sculpture can...

Anyanwu or The Awakening is one of Ben Enwonwu's greatest works famous for its illustration of his pioneering contributions to modern art in Nigeria and Africa through the invention of a...

Jul 17, 2024 · Anyanwu stands out as a pivotal deity, this cosmic force represents a direct embodiment of the sun's vital energy and influence in Odinani. Known as the Sun God, Anyanwu holds a central place in Igbo cosmology, symbolizing the divine masculine, life, health, and prosperity among other things.

Jun 21, 2018 · Amongst Ndi Igbo, the Sun was referred to as Anyanwu (An-yan-wew). This is a combination of two different words. The first word, anya means eye. The second word, anwu, means light. Together, the phrase reads as “eye of light.”

Anyanwu or The Awakening ( bronze) is one of Ben Enwonwu's greatest works that best illustrates his pioneering contributions to modern art in Nigeria and Africa through the invention of a new visual language that engaged nationalist and Pan-Africanist ideals.

Apr 23, 2021 · Anyanwu symbolises the powerful earth goddess Ani, who is worshipped by the Igbo group from which the Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu hails. An edition of the magnum opus of Nigerian modernist Ben...