Rainbow Serpent Jerry Can Sculpture Washington DC United States // WASHINGTON D.C., United States — Romuald Hazoumè's monumental 2007 sculpture, Rainbow Serpent (Dan-Ayido-Houedo), forms a massive ring in the center of the gallery space during the "Visionary: Viewpoints on Africa's Arts" exhibition. Constructed from repurposed gasoline jerry cans, the mixed-media piece depicts a serpent swallowing its own tail. This specific form represents a powerful symbol of fertility, prosperity, and the eternal cycle of life for the Fon and Yoruba peoples of Benin and Nigeria. By utilizing these ubiquitou

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