The Family as a Central Unit in the Church Lawrence Ehigiator Stained okheum wood, 1993 The artist has served as bishop of the Nigeria Benin City Ward. He understands the Church emphasis on strong and eternal families, grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ as conveyed in the scriptures. This work comes from the artistic traditions of Benin City, West Africa, which is known for its sculpture tradition in bronze, clay, and wood.