In the Name of the Father crucifix Their eyes met

Their eyes met

and know as the "Black Harvard" or "The Mecca"

the artist pays homage to the African men and women cast into slavery bringing with them age-old African traditions and wisdom passed down from generation to generation

Mango wood is a beautiful variety but takes over a week to cure prior to fashioning

The print features the following inspirational message:

In the Name of the Father crucifix Their eyes metAn open edition work of art by Johnny Myers with a religious theme based on the Book of Matthew 3: 13 17. The artwork was inspired by the baptism of the Messiah Jesus by John the Baptist. The scripture reads: 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? 15 But Jesus answered him, Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in