The Iconic Anyanwu: Unveiling Igbo Cultural Heritage at the UN (United Nations)
Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu is an iconic sculpture that reflects the Igbo sun deity, symbolizing hope and renewal. The statue was presented at the United Nations headquarters in New York in October 1966, with Enwonwu and U. Thant, the then-Secretary-General of the UN, unveiling the piece. This event signified a moment where African art, particularly from … Read more