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Inspired by the Igbo folktale of Princess Onunaeliaku, a child who could transform to/from a calabash. As to how she came to be adopted by a monarch and his queen, here is a synopsis of the original folktale . It is a myth that explains the introduction of female political office holders into Igbo society.

葫芦娃娃：尼日利亚伊博族的传说

Third in a series inspired by folklore about plant material changing into human form. The first is Resurrection of Nezha . The second is Pineapple Girl .

Media：Adobe Illustrator, watercolor background texture
Illustrator tools/effects used: gradient, gradient mesh, pen, blend, brush, transparency mask, shape tools, feather

Description
Inspired by the Igbo folktale of Princess Onunaeliaku, a child who could transform to/from a calabash. As to how she came to be adopted by a monarch and his queen, here is a synopsis of the original folktale . It is a myth that explains the introduction of female political office holders into Igbo society.

葫芦娃娃：尼日利亚伊博族的传说

Third in a series inspired by folklore about plant material changing into human form. The first is Resurrection of Nezha . The second is Pineapple Girl .

Media：Adobe Illustrator, watercolor background texture
Illustrator tools/effects used: gradient, gradient mesh, pen, blend, brush, transparency mask, shape tools, feather