Oshun Throne

Artist Marita Dingus

MediumWood, enamel, recycled materials, metal, paint

Dimensions120 x 60 in. (304.8 x 152.4 cm)

ClassificationsIntegrated Art

Credit LineSeattle Parks and Recreation 1% for Art funds

Description: Artwork is approximately ten feet high by 5 feet wide by 1 foot deep and made of enamel paints, wood, and metals. The user sits at the feet of a standing figure from African mythology that is larger than human size. This throne is of Oshun, a Nigeria-Yoruba river deity. It is ornamented with clothing and jewelry made of painted juice can lids, wood blocks, and metal objects found by the children of the community.

Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Marita Dingus (2007)

Location: Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry Street, Seattle WA 98122