Artwork Description:
In Dagara cosmology, the power of elements is a primal force that affects all aspects of life. Fire is known as the first element, full of power and creative force, yet so hot and unpredictable that life could not be supported by fire alone. Understanding The Power of Fire is a journey that ensures one will also deepen their knowledge of the five elements, and the Ancestors.
Fire is the element of the Ancestors, and is the first element that is called upon when a Diviner begins the invocation at the start of a Divination healing session.
Because of the untamable heat and power of fire, it had to be tempered by the Water, and the water began to heal and open the way for there to be a more fertile environment for life to grow and thrive.
As the fire and water mixed, and cooled, out of that union formed the Earth which is the third element. Over time the earth transformed and grew and matured, and eventually formed the fourth element, Mountain/Mineral.
And with the four elements having come into being and flowed together in many ways, life abundantly sprang forth and the fifth element was born, the Wild.
In Dagara cosmology it is believed that gecko created fire and that the people call upon gecko to assist when the people need to harness the power of fire, to burn a tree, light a ceremonial fire, or create fire to boil water.
Medicine Art Perspective:
The Power of Fire is certain to bring transformational creativity into your home and creative space. The images bring the ancient energies of the ankh, the mysteries of reptile spirits, and the boldness of contrasting colors of bright green and orange, surrounding the Fire Spirit of indigo blue at the center.
Artwork Description:
In Dagara cosmology, the power of elements is a primal force that affects all aspects of life. Fire is known as the first element, full of power and creative force, yet so hot and unpredictable that life could not be supported by fire alone. Understanding The Power of Fire is a journey that ensures one will also deepen their knowledge of the five elements, and the Ancestors.
Fire is the element of the Ancestors, and is the first element that is called upon when a Diviner begins the invocation at the start of a Divination healing session.
Because of the untamable heat and power of fire, it had to be tempered by the Water, and the water began to heal and open the way for there to be a more fertile environment for life to grow and thrive.
As the fire and water mixed, and cooled, out of that union formed the Earth which is the third element. Over time the earth transformed and grew and matured, and eventually formed the fourth element, Mountain/Mineral.
And with the four elements having come into being and flowed together in many ways, life abundantly sprang forth and the fifth element was born, the Wild.
In Dagara cosmology it is believed that gecko created fire and that the people call upon gecko to assist when the people need to harness the power of fire, to burn a tree, light a ceremonial fire, or create fire to boil water.
Medicine Art Perspective:
The Power of Fire is certain to bring transformational creativity into your home and creative space. The images bring the ancient energies of the ankh, the mysteries of reptile spirits, and the boldness of contrasting colors of bright green and orange, surrounding the Fire Spirit of indigo blue at the center.
