Ori Wura is the latest evolution in Laolu Senbanjo’s Sacred Art of the Ori tradition. In Yoruba thought, Ori is more than the head—it is the seat of destiny, the divine compass of self, and the vessel of consciousness. Wura means gold—pure, eternal, and unshakable. Together, Ori Wura is a call to honor the brilliance and divinity that resides within us all.

The intricate patterns that cover each bust draw from Yoruba heritage, where lines, symbols, and scarification marks are more than decoration—they are a living language. These designs encode courage, beauty, ancestral guidance, and the journey of transformation from childhood to adulthood. Through them, Laolu creates portals that connect the physical to the spiritual, the personal to the ancestral.

Laolu’s Ori busts have long been vessels of storytelling and cultural preservation. From his poignant tribute to Breonna Taylor, to commissions that reimagine the ancient Ife sculptures, to works held in museum collections, his art demonstrates the enduring power of the bust as a medium for reflection and dialogue.

With Ori Wura, the story continues—golden tributes to Yoruba resilience, legacy, and the eternal light of the human spirit. Each bust invites us not only to look upon art, but to see ourselves more fully, to honor our roots, and to carry forward the courage and pride of our own Ori.