Artist: Alejandro Ontiveros

Size: 23.5 x 35 in. Oil on canvas

The Huntress is a powerful image of the blend of male images of power from west and central Africa. Her hunting cap is specific to male hunters of central Africa. Her plumage is typical of both west and central Africa. She bears the power of the ram, while transforming into her avatar the leopard. The huntress is accompanied by the persistent kingfisher.

The power, speed and accuracy, along with an acute sense of smell makes the leopard a revered animal of West African Hunters. The leopard and its images of power appear in a lot of sacred rituals as well as ritual objects.

The bold and vociferous Woodland Kingfisher which is an experienced hunter is revered for its brilliant colours and boisterous behavior. The Kingfisher shows up in many west and central African carvings and some paintings.

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