ORIXÁS, CABOCLOS, MINKISI - ENCHANTED ARTIFACTS AND THE SOUND OF AFRICAN RELIGIOSITY, A LINK BETWEEN THE EARTHLY AND THE DIVINE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.558532523015

• Palavras-chave: Religion of African origin; Religious sculptures; Materiality.

• Keywords: Religion of African origin; Religious sculptures; Materiality.

• Abstract:

  The focal point of this study is the exhibition "Ecoar", which brings together percussion instruments and representations of Candomblé de Angola entities produced by a group of potters from the city of Caraguatatuba, the Ubuntu Group. The aim of this article is to shed light on the identity between Art and Religion, as well as on the essence of religious and aesthetic experiences. In order to better understand the meaning attributed to words, objects and religious images of African origin, we used the theoretical perspective of material religion, which sheds light on objects in order to think about religions, in which things appear as a cause rather than a consequence. Finally, we learned that the Ecoar exhibition contributes to promoting intercultural dialog and religious tolerance, and that each work on display is imbued with symbolism and tradition, transcending its material form and becoming a transformative force in people's lives with its ability to touch the body and soul of devotees and visitors.