#Ala is the female Alusi (deity) of the earth, morality, fertility, and creativity in Odinani. She is the most important Alusi in the Igbo pantheon. In Odinani, Ala rules over the underworld and holds the deceased ancestors in her womb. Her name literally translates to "ground" in the Igbo language, denoting her powers over the earth and her status as the ground itself. Ala is considered the highest Alusi in the Igbo pantheon. ☆☆☆☆ Ala is also responsible for many aspects of Igbo society and guardianship of women and children in general. She is often depicted with a small child in her arms and her symbol is the crescent moon. All in the community have to respect Ala as everybody lives on ala, the earth. It was sometimes believed that Ala could swallow people up into the underground. ☆☆☆☆ Ala is still worshiped by the Igbo of Nigeria and is annually paid homage to during the yam festival. https://www.alleyneart.com/linoleum-block-prints/mother-and-child-sepia #ALAisTheGreatest #ALAearthGODDESS #Igbo #motherandchild #limitededition #linocutprint #linoleumblockprint #AlleyneMAGIC #ARTGOD #GreatestArtistEver #AlleyneART #MSAART #ReDesigningExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZOB9ftm1n/?utm_medium=tumblr
