Valley of Crocodiles
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Painting Description
There is a general perception of Crocodiles all around the world, however, in this Oparah Jahswill we learn that there are a few places in Nigeria that respect and even honor these reptiles. It is prohibited at Ossiama, Egbopuloama, Aweama and Ogbunuana and Koluama riverine communities in Sagbama and Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas, Bayelsa State, for any person to slaughter and cause injury to crocodiles. Amananaowei (monarch) of Ossiamaowei Kingdom comprising the first four communities, HRH (Chief) Bethany Amos Edike, who spoke to NDV, traced the age-long custom of not killing crocodiles to mysterious Lake Adigbe, commonly owned by the four communities. ?It is said that Lake Adigbe is named after the priesthood of the lake, this awe-inspiring lake was discovered by a woman named Summu, who was fishing around the bush centuries ago before the earth lost her innocence.?
| Dimensions (W by H) | 36 × 42 in |
|---|---|
| Artist | Opara Jahswill |
| Medium and Surface | Oil on Canvas |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Painting Styles | Fine art, Other, Realism |
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