"Sacred Fellowship"
Congo African Grey Parrot
Original Pastel
20" x 24"
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'Sacred Fellowship' is my interpretation of the importance of preserving the bridge between the ethnic people of the rainforest, their natural heritage and the gifts of creation to all of us as stewards.

The influences of both faith and music in the Maiombe rainforests of the Congo and Angola run deep. This is the home territory for the chimpanzee, the gorilla, the African Grey Parrot and myriad other forms of flora and fauna. Vocal music predominates but is often accompanied by stringed or percussion instruments innovative in nature. The Bantu speaking societies of Africa often seem to carry faith, music and rhythm as a basic part of their nature and are a part of everyday life. The favoured translation of the bible in the Maiombe is entitled Masonukwa Manlongo. Literally, it means the Sacred Writings. One of the hymnals used is Nkunga Mia Kintwadi, meaning Hymns of Fellowship. Hence, the title, "Sacred Fellowship".