Mimic Series

Eijie & Ihe Di Ka

Year:              2016

Medium:         Gold-plated human tooth (inside), Poly-fiber, Wax-print Cotton, Wool 

Dimensions:    Approx. 43” circumference

Description:     The sculptures - “Ihe Di Ka” & “Ejije” - are mirror images of each other, made from scraps of fabric that Nanci Amaka has held unto for years: the first scarf she ever knit herself, pieces of cloth from a family portrait where her whole family had clothes made from the same fabric, an unfinished weaving by a now deceased family member, and teeth from another deceased family member lost a decade ago.  There is also a sound element to these pieces that can be found on the artist’s website - disjointed from the tactile experience of the work.  These pieces address what is lost when loved ones die and what is left behind or held on to.