My Dowry (Love in 90's)

by Michael Wenc

About This Artwork

"My Dowry" from the Love in the Nineties series shows a quiet moment from traditional African courtship in the 1990s. The painting depicts a young woman dressed in traditional attire gently caring for a cow, a symbol of bride price (dowry). The act reflects love, responsibility, and the cultural value placed on marriage, family honor, and tradition. The warm colors and calm posture emphasize respect, commitment, and the emotional weight of dowry practices.