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Africa Modern

May 18, 2016 to October 8, 2016

Africa Modern celebrates thirty years of showing the arts of Africa at Indigo Arts.  The exhibit samples the staggering range of artwork from the fifty years following Africa's independence from colonial rule - roughly from 1960 to 2010.  It includes paintings, prints and sculpture by artists from Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania and Senegal.  Artists include: Kamante Gatura, Kamau "Cartoon" Joseph, John Kamicha, James Mbuthia and Sane Wadu from Kenya; "Dino" (Camordino Mustafa Jetha) from Mozambique; Yinka Adeyemi, Toyin FolorunsoFemi Johnson and Twins Seven-Seven from Nigeria; Omary AmondeMohammed Wasia Charinda, George LilangaSayuki Matindiko and Simon Mpata from Tanzania; and Gora Mbengue and Alexis Ngom from Senegal.

The artists’ work is as diverse as the African continent.  Most of these artists are self-taught, or come out of a workshop environment.  Their work is definitely modern in style and medium, but in many cases draws on an older, “tribal” or religious tradition. The Nigerian artists all come out of the Oshogbo artists’ workshops that date from the early sixties.  While they worked in various media - oil and acrylic painting, etching, batik, repoussé metal and even beadwork - much of their work was inspired by the traditions and mythology of their Yoruba ethnicity.  The most prominent member of this group was Twins Seven-Seven, who exploded on the Nigerian scene to great acclaim in 1964, but spent much of his later life in exile in  Philadelphia.  

The Kenyan artists vary in style and background but most are self-taught and passed through an artists’ workshop, such as the Banana Hill Art Studio, Ngecha Artist Association, or Kuona Trust Art Studio. 

The Tanzanian artists all have links to the Tinga-Tinga popular painting movement invented by the late Edward Saidi Tingatinga in 1968.  His brother Simon Mpata and his cousin Omary Amonde both worked in the lively style he pioneered, but some have veered in other directions - Mohammed Charinda to a documentary and sometimes brutally realistic style and Sayuki Matindiko to a playful cartoonlike style inspired by the magical shetani figures of George Lilanga.  

Mozambique wood-carver Dino also works in a documentary style, depicting places, professions, ceremonies and events of modern Mozambican life with precision and humor. 

The Senegalese artists work with reverse-painting on glass, expanding on a tradition of Muslim religious icons and family portraits, with subjects that draw on modern Senegalese life and folklore. 

Elephant Fossil
SKU: Wadu-1

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2000
Oil on canvas (48" h x 50"w), Framed.

$7500

Yinka Adeyemi (1941 -), Oshogbo, Nigeria
SKU: Adey-11

2006
Glass beads on plywood
(24" h x 24"w)

$3500

Best of We - Twins Seven-Seven
SKU: T77-1402

c.2007
Acrylic, ink on unstretched fabric
(26" h. x 17.5" w.)

$2400

Twins Seven-Seven
SKU: T77-1301

2005
Ink, watercolor & acrylic on paper
(23 3/4" h x 18"w)

$1800

Wedding - George Thairu
SKU: GTH-1101

George Thairu (1967 - 2006) 
Nairobi, Kenya, c. 2000
Oil on canvas (29 1/2" h x 37"w)

$1800

The Myth of the Farmer and the Chameleon
SKU: Cartoon-4

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2011
Oil on canvas (14 1/4" h. x 23 1/4"w, 36cm x 59cm)

$1575

Red Zebra - John Kamicha
SKU: Kamicha-2

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2010
Mixed Media (23 1/2" h x 23 1/2"w)

$1575

Twins Seven-Seven
SKU: T77-0703

2007
Ink & acrylic w/ collage on paper
(17" h x 11"w).
Provenance:  Private collection, purchased directly from the artist.

$1500

From the Market Kamau "Cartoon" Joseph
SKU: Cartoon-3

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2010
Oil on canvas (24 1/4" h. x 14"w, 61cm x 35cm)

$1275

David Osevwe, Oshogbo, Nigeria
SKU: Osev-1

2000
Glass beads on plywood, w/ frame
(13" h x 25"w)

$1,200

David Osevwe, Oshogbo, Nigeria
SKU: Osev-3

2012
Glass beads on plywood
(23 3/4" h x 12"w)

$1200

Tanzania Uganda War (War in Uganda)
SKU: TT-1418

March, 2014
Oil enamel on canvas (31 1/2" x 39 1/4") (80cm x 100cm).  With custom framing.

$1200 Framed

Hippo
SKU: TT-1507

January, 2013
Oil enamel on canvas (21 1/2" h x 29 1/2"w) (55 x 75cm).

$975

Hunters in the Forest
SKU: YF-2307

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1990s
Hammered copper relief
(10 1/8” h. x 25 1/2” w.)

$850

Paris - Dakar Two-sided Hairdresser's Sign
SKU: bs-305

By Joel Adjame - Ivory Coast
Oil paint on plywood (22 1/2" x 48")
c. 1980's

$850

Animals in Political Conference
SKU: T77-0409

2004
Ink, watercolor & acrylic on paper
(24" h x 18"w).

$1500

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I Love You Dear
SKU: JMB-1103

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2010
Oil on canvas (20" h x 19"w, 50 x 48cm)

$1250

Product Status: 
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David Osevwe, Oshogbo, Nigeria
SKU: Osev-2

1999
Glass beads on plywood
(14 1/2" h x 24 1/2"w)

$1,200

Product Status: 
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Vintage Rasmané Barber Shop Sign
SKU: BS-464

By Nikéma Rasmané Dessinateur - Burkina Faso (b.1946 - ?)
Oil paint on sheet metal (25 13/4" x 19 3/4")
c. 1985

Ex collection of Craft Caravan - New York, Santa Fe.

$1200

Product Status: 
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The Palm Wine Tapper
SKU: ASO-1801

Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief (21" h x 12 1/2"w)

$1200

Product Status: 
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Ghanaian Otter Coffin
SKU: afs-067

School of Paa Joe.  Teshie, Ghana.  c.1990.
Wood, painted with metal hardware,
(27" h. x 27" w. x 69" d.)

Note:  This piece will require custom art handling/packing/shipping, or direct pick-up by buyer.  Please inquire for an estimate.

20% off

$950

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COIFFURE REMEMBER - Hair Sign (Panel 2)
SKU: BS-387

By Americano, c.2000.  One panel of hinged two-panel sign.
Oil paint on plywood (47" x 24" x 1").

$750

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Vulture John Kamicha
SKU: Kamicha-3

Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2010
Mixed Media (21" h. x 10"w., 54cm x 26cm)

$750

Product Status: 
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Alexis Ngom
SKU: GLPTG-1507

Alexis Ngom (b. 1957 in Fao, Dept. of Mbour, Senegal) - Dakar, Senegal
1985
Reverse-painting on glass (19" h x 13"w.)

$750

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Millenium Tresse & Tissage Hair-braider's Sign
SKU: bs-117

by Lawa, Togo, c.1990s
Oil paint on plywood (43" x 24" x 4").  

Sign is now sold but you can still buy the postcard!

$750

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The Woman with Four Breasts
SKU: IF-2303

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.2007
Hammered aluminum relief
(23 5/8” h. x 15 7/8” w.)

The Woman with Four Breasts is an old Yoruba story.  A depiction of this tale by Isola's uncle, Asiru Olatunde, is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art (see photo in our Asiru Olatunde bio.).  It is described as follows:
A long time ago, there reigned a king whose wife gave birth to a female child with four breasts. The king was ashamed of his daughter and when she grew up, she chose to leave her father. In the bush (the uncultivated land outside town), she met a hunter, and they got married. Their marriage was based on two promises: he would not abuse her because of her four breasts and she would not cook certain foods that were forbidden to him. The couple's eventual breaking of these two vows led to a fight and the departure of the woman. The woman returned to her father, the king, but she still felt unaccepted and returned to the bush where she became a river. The king searched for his daughter and found the river and returned to his palace and rejoiced. (Smithsonian National Museum of African Art)

$750

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Four Strong Women - Hair Sign from Burkina Faso
SKU: BS-432

By Nikéma Rasmané Dessinateur - Burkina Faso (b.1946 - ?)
Oil paint on plywood (12 1/2" x 35 1/2")
c. 1985
Ex. Ford Wheeler Collection.

$650

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Adam and Eve
SKU: IF-2304

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.2007
Hammered aluminum relief
(23 3/8” h. x 16 1/8” w.)

$650

Product Status: 
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LIVING STONE BARBERING CENTRE - Barber Sign
SKU: BS-395

Ultimate Arts, Asuoyeboa - Ghana, c.2000
Oil paint on plywood with wood frame (48" x 24 1/2" x 2")

$650

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Woman in a Boat Yassir Ali Mohammed
SKU: YAL-1102

Sudanese, living in Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2009
Mixed media on recyled paper (11 3/4" h x 8"w.)

$625 (framed)

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Portrait of a Woman
SKU: YAL-1103

Sudanese, living in Nairobi, Kenya
c. 2009
Mixed media on recyled paper (11 3/4" h x 8"w.).  Framed.

$625

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Sisi Ekos (Lagos Girl)
SKU: FMJ-0902

Oshogbo, Nigeria
2005
Oil on board (25" h. x 20"w.)

$575

Product Status: 
Returned to Artist
The Creature Within
SKU: FMJ-0901

Oshogbo, Nigeria
2005
Oil on board (25" h. x 20"w.)

$575

Product Status: 
Returned to Artist
 Marabout
SKU: GLPTG-1510

Gora Mbengue (1931 - 1988, born in Tiadiaye, Senegal) - Dakar, Senegal
1985
Reverse-painting on glass (13" h x 9 1/2"w.)
Framed

$575

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Cheias Nascimento da Rosita (Flood- Birth of Rosita) - Dino (Cabordino Mustafa Jetha) - Mozambique
SKU: DNO-0903

c. 2014
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(9 1/2" h. x 9 1/2" w. x 9" d.).
See story below:

This sculpture is based on a true story which took place during Mozambique's terrible floods of March, 2000.  Much of the country was completely flooded, driving people to take refuge on rooftops and in trees.  Sophia Tedro gave birth to her daughter Rosita while she was taking refuge in a tree.  She and Rosita were rescued from the tree by a helicopter.   The story was published around the world, and has now entered into Mozambican folklore.  See accompanying photos from the Guardian, UK.

 

$575

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"I Love You" Barber Sign
SKU: BS-456

Ghana, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (13" x 48" x 1/4").  Current owner purchased from Totem Meneghelli Gallery, South Africa in 1990's.

$550

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"Chez Moustaphe" Hairdresser Sign
SKU: BS-458

Ivory Coast, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (20.5" x 33" x 1/4").  Current owner purchased from Totem Meneghelli Gallery, South Africa in 1990's.

$550

Product Status: 
Returned to Consignor
Kingdom of Animals (vertical)
SKU: TF-2201

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(20"h.  x 16 1/4” w).

$550

Product Status: 
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The Kingdom of Birds
SKU: TF-2202

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(20"h.  x 16 1/4” w).

$550

Product Status: 
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Eden
SKU: TF-2204

Family studio of Toyin Folorunso (signature is ambiguous).  Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(20"h.  x 16 1/4” w).

$550

Product Status: 
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Three Mamy Watas
SKU: TF-2203

Family studio of Toyin Folorunso (signature is ambiguous).  Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h. x 20 1/8” w).

$550

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Kingdom of Animals (horizontal)
SKU: TF-2205

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h. x 20 1/8” w).

$550

Product Status: 
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Barraca (Bar) #2
SKU: DNO-1507

2015
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(5" h. x 9 3/4" w. x 7 3/4" d.).

$525

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Hornbills in a Tree
SKU: TT-2001

Tanzania, 1980.
Oil enamel on masonite board w/ painted wood frame (24" h. x 24" w.).

$500

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"Welcome to Mr. Sam" - Barber Sign
SKU: BS-457

Ghana, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (17" x 33" x 1/4").  Current owner purchased from Totem Meneghelli Gallery, South Africa in 1990's.

$500

Product Status: 
Returned to Consignor
"Extra O" Hair Sign
SKU: BS-444

Kumasi, Ghana, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (30 1/2" x 25 1/2" x 1/2").
Note:  Plywood of signs may have some warping.

This sign was loaned to the SFO Museum, at the San Francisco International Airport, for an exhibit, African Barbershop and Hairdressing Signs, on display from March through October, 2020.

$500

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The Animal Kingdom #6
SKU: TF-1801

Oshogbo, Nigeria.  c.2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h. x 20" w).

$500

Product Status: 
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'God's Time" - Barbershop Sign
SKU: BS-443

Unity Art - Kumasi, Ghana, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (15 1/2" x 40" x 1/4")

$495

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Dino (Cabordino Mustafa Jetha) - Mozambique
SKU: DNO-1303

2013
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(7 1/2" h. x 12 1/2" w. x 7 1/2" d.).

$495

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The Animal Kingdom #2
SKU: TF-1202

c.2012
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h x 20"w)
Exact details may vary.

$475

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"Do Good!!" Barbershop Sign
SKU: BS-442

Ghana, c.1990's
Oil paint on plywood (18" x 30" x 1/2").
Note:  Plywood of signs may have some warping.

This sign was loaned to the SFO Museum, at the San Francisco International Airport, for an exhibit, African Barbershop and Hairdressing Signs, on display from March through October, 2020.

$475

Product Status: 
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Noah's Ark
SKU: TF-1908

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(16 1/4" h. x 20" w).

$475

Product Status: 
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Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
SKU: TF-1907

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(20" h. x 15 3/4" w).

$475

Product Status: 
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The Oba's Palace
SKU: SAO-1802

Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief (11 3/4" h x 24 1/4"w)

$475

Product Status: 
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City Crier
SKU: LOA-9401

Prince Layi Orogun Ademoinore, Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1993
Oil, ink on Paper (28" h x 18"w)

$475

Product Status: 
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The Kingdom of Birds
SKU: TF-1804

c.2015
Hammered aluminum relief
(20" h x 16"w)
Exact details may vary.

$475

Product Status: 
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The Animal Kingdom #6
SKU: TF-1803

c.2015
Hammered aluminum relief
(19 1/2" h x 15 1/2"w)
Exact details may vary.

$475

Product Status: 
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The Animal Kingdom #7
SKU: ISF-1802

Ishola Folorunso.  Oshogbo, Nigeria c.2012
Hammered aluminum relief
(16 1/4" h x 23 1/4"w)

$475

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Peacock - Vintage Fon Applique
SKU: FB-2301

Unknown Fon textile artist.  Dahomey (now Benin), c.1970. (53"h. x 34"w.).
Appliqué depicting peacock, buffalo, lion, fish, human head and other traditional symbols of Fon royal history and myth.
Provenance:  current owner purchased in Benin (known as Dahomey until 1975) in 1973.

In the ancient West African kingdom of Dahomey, appliqué cloths were made on commission by members of family guilds for individuals of high rank and power. The appliqué designs depicting birds, fish, wild animals (lion, bush cow), human beings, plants (trees, pineapple), sailing ships, king's insignia and the like recalled particular events during the reign of the kings of Dahomey and were linked with well-known proverbs to convey stories of power, conquest and status. Many of the designs seem linked with bas-relief patterns on palace walls. Certain designs referred to the praise names of local rulers and the arrangements of figures suggested, at times, progression in the actions of daily life, a familiar story or a specific incident.

Traditionally, men were the producers of appliqué, working with European trade cloth to create state umbrellas, rulers' hats, association banners and hammocks, pillow tops and wall hangings to decorate the houses of chiefs and others of high status. More recently, wall hangings, in particular, have become popular tourist items, fueling the production of new appliqué cloths to meet market demand.

(Notes above from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art)

$450

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Oshun Festival
SKU: TF-1402

2014
Hammered aluminum relief
(20 1/4" h x 15 1/2"w)

$425

Product Status: 
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The Animal Kingdom 4
SKU: TF-1403

2014
Hammered aluminum relief
(20" h x 15 1/4"w)

$425

Product Status: 
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Noah's Ark
SKU: TF-1505

2015
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h x 20"w)

Some details may vary.

$425

Product Status: 
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The Kingdom of Birds
SKU: TF-1404

c.2014
Hammered aluminum relief
(20" h x 16"w)
Exact details may vary.

 

$425

Product Status: 
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Adam and Eve
SKU: TF-1507

Toyin Folorunso, Oshogbo, Nigeria
2015
Hammered aluminum relief
(20 1/8" h x 16"w)
Exact details may vary.

$425

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The Cocoa Harvest
SKU: SAO-1801

Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief (11 3/4" h. x 24 1/4" w.)

$400

Product Status: 
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ISRAEL Hairdresser Sign
SKU: BS-369b

Kumasi, Ghana, c.2005
Oil paint on plywood with wood frame (36" x 24")

$395

Product Status: 
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Hairdresser's Signboard
SKU: BS-429

by Lebené, Togo, c.2004
Oil paint on plywood (22 1/4 " x 13 1/4").

$375

Product Status: 
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Guinness Miniature Coffin Sculpture
SKU: EAA-2101

Kane Kwei workshop.  Teshie, Ghana.  c.2020.
Wood, painted with metal hardware,
(12 1/4” h. x 3 1/4” x 3 14”)

$350

Product Status: 
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Star "Cold Filtered" Beer Miniature Coffin Sculpture
SKU: EAA-2102

Kane Kwei workshop.  Teshie, Ghana.  c.2020.
Wood, painted with metal hardware,
(10 3/4" h. x 3” x 3”)

$350

Product Status: 
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Barber Sign from Cameroun
SKU: BS-ED-765

Artist unknown, Cameroun, c.1990
Oil paint on plywood (10 1/2" x 37", 26.5 cm x 93.5 cm)
Ex. Esger Duintger collection.

$350

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Phillip Olufemi Babarinlo, Oshogbo, Nigeria
SKU: Oluf-14

c.2012
Oil and marker on paper (19 1/2" h. x 15 1/4"w.)

$300

Product Status: 
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Zebra John Kamicha
SKU: Kamicha-1

Nairobi, Kenya c. 2010
Mixed Media (8 1/2" h x 8 1/2"w)

$275

Product Status: 
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USIF Haircut Sandwich-board style Barber Sign
SKU: bs-360

Kumasi, Ghana, c.2008
Oil on plywood with wood frame - one panel (29" x 18")

$275

Product Status: 
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Dino (Cabordino Mustafa Jetha) - Mozambique
SKU: Dino-9

2013
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(5 1/4" h. x 6 1/2" w. x 5 1/2" d.).

$250

Product Status: 
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Festival for Shango
SKU: YF-1803

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1990
Hammered aluminum relief
(9 1/4" h x 24 1/2"w)

$250

Product Status: 
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Egungun Masquerade
SKU: YF-1805

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1990
Hammered aluminum relief
(8 1/4" h x 24 1/4"w)

$250

Product Status: 
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Imbenge Zulu "Hardwire"Wire Basket - pictorial style
SKU: zwb-567

by Zodwa Mjwara - South Africa
Recycled telephone wire w/ steel wire core
(13"d x 1 1/2" h)

$225

Product Status: 
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Garden of Eden
SKU: TF-1903

2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(15 5/8" h x 10 1/8"w).
 

$225

Product Status: 
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Mama Nyumba
SKU: Kaloki-1

Nairobi, Kenya
2011
Oil on canvas (11 3/4" h x 11 3/4"w, 30cm x 30cm)

$225

Product Status: 
ON HOLD
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES - Workplace Safety Poster #2
SKU: N-Poster-2

Unsigned artist with Federal Ministry of Information. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Labor, Lagos, Nigeria)
c.1960
Silkscreen print on paper
(30" h x 20"w, 76cm x 51cm)
Provenance: collection of George Stathes, purchased in Nigeria 1960's.
Condition : Good, w/ some wear/soiling on edges, as shown.

$225

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Kingdom of Birds
SKU: TF-1904

2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(16 1/8" h x 10 1/8"w).

$225

Product Status: 
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SEE OVER YOUR LOADS - Workplace Safety Poster #9
SKU: N-Poster-9

Unsigned artist with Federal Ministry of Information. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Labor, Lagos, Nigeria)
c.1960
Silkscreen print on paper
(30" h x 20"w, 76cm x 51cm)
Provenance: collection of George Stathes, purchased in Nigeria 1960's.
Condition : Good, w/ some wear/soiling on edges, as shown.

$225

Product Status: 
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The Agbogbo Bird
SKU: TF-2206

Family studio of Toyin Folorunso (signature is ambiguous).  Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2021-22
Hammered aluminum relief
(10"h.  x 7 3/4” w).

$225

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Protect your feet - Workplace Safety Poster #18
SKU: NPoster-18

Unsigned artist with Federal Ministry of Information. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Labor, Lagos, Nigeria)
c.1960
Silkscreen print on paper
(30" h x 20"w, 76cm x 51cm)
Provenance: collection of George Stathes (1925-1996), purchased in Nigeria 1960's.
Condition : Good, w/ some wear/soiling on edges, especially upper left corner,as shown.

$225

Product Status: 
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Mamy Wata #3
SKU: TF-1905

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(15 5/8" h x 10 1/8"w).

$225

Product Status: 
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Egungun Festival
SKU: TF-1103

2011
Hammered aluminum relief
(15" h x 10 1/4"w)

$210

Product Status: 
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Hunter in the Forest #4
SKU: YF-1806

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(8 1/8" h x 24 1/2"w)

$210

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The Oba's Palace
SKU: YF-1802

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(9 1/4" h x 24 1/2"w)

$210

Product Status: 
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Mamy Wata 2
SKU: TF-0909

2009, 2019
Hammered aluminum relief
(15 1/2" h x 10"w).
Exact details may vary.

$210

Product Status: 
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The Kingdom of Animals
SKU: YF-1804

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1990
Hammered aluminum relief
(8 1/4" h x 24 1/4"w)

$210

Product Status: 
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The Palmwine Drinkers
SKU: YF-1807

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(6 1/4" h x 18 1/2"w)

$200

Product Status: 
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Festival for Olokun
SKU: YF-1808

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(6" h x 19"w)

$200

Product Status: 
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Dino (Cabordino Mustafa Jetha) - Mozambique
SKU: DNO-0903

c. 2012, 2014, 2015
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(6 1/2" h. x 4 1/2" w. x 6" d.).
Two versions shown - exact design may vary.

$195

Product Status: 
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Kingdom of animals - Aluminum Relief Fan
SKU: TF-1207

2012
Hammered aluminum relief
(16" h x 10 1/4"w)

$190

Product Status: 
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Parteira (Childbirth)
SKU: DNO-1402

2014
Carved wood sculpture, painted.
(4 1/4" h. x 3 1/4" w. x 5 1/2" d.).

$165

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Egungun Festival
SKU: TF-1901

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2018
Hammered aluminum relief
(8 1/8" h x 10 1/8"w).

$150

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I'm Beautiful - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-468

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8").

$120

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God is My Barber - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-448

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Cool-Cool - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-449

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Ladie's Choice - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-454

 

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8").

$110

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Gringo - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-455

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8").

$110

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The One and Only - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-451

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Best Barber - Mini Signboard
SKU: bS-450

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Manequin de Tailleur - Dress Hanger
SKU: BS-ED-438

Baba Farouk - Bouaké, Cote d'Ivoire, c.1988
Oil paint on plywood (16"x 20", 41.5 cm x 50 cm)
Ex. Esger Duintger collection.

 

 

$110

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Cool and Nice - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-445

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Top Coiffure - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-446

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Best Women - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-447

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (8" x 11")

$110

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Esthetique - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-452

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2019
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8").

$110

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Obama Coiffure - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-434

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8")

$95

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Hair Style - Mini Signboard
SKU: BS-435

Babs - Burkina Faso, 2015
Oil paint on plywood (11" x 8")

$95

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"Coupes Africaines" - Mini Hair Sign
SKU: BS-463

Desir Art -Benin, c.2015
Oil paint on plywood (10 1/4" x 6 3/8")

$88

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Chic Coiffure - Tresse - Mini Hair Sign
SKU: BS-436

Desir Art - Benin, c.2012
Oil paint on plywood (10" x 6")

$88

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Miracle Tresse - Coiffure - Mini Hair Sign
SKU: BS-437

Desir Art - Benin, c.2012
Oil paint on plywood (10" x 6")

$88

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Merveille Tresse - Mini Hair Sign
SKU: BS-438

Desir Art - Benin, c.2012
Oil paint on plywood (10" x 6")

$88

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"Esthetique Coiffure" Mini Hairdresser's Sign
SKU: BS-462

Desir Art -Benin, c.2015
Oil paint on plywood (10 1/4" x 6 3/8")

$88

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Matasya holding Lotus
SKU: MHXD-1904

Madhubani, Bihar, India
c.2018
Acrylic on paper (7 3/4" x 4 3/4" on 8 1/4" x 6" sheet).

$85

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Okin Oba Eye (King of the Birds)
SKU: SOSV-1701

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 1999
Batik, ink on rice-paper (9" h. x 7 1/2" w.)

$75

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Yellow Man on Red - Beaded Bag
SKU: CPBD-02

Capetown, South Africa, c.2005.
Glass beads, cotton thread.  Similar design on back.
(7" h. x 5 1/4" w. with 42" beaded strap.)

$75

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Sea Goddess
SKU: SOSV-1702

Oshogbo, Nigeria, 1999
Batik, ink on rice-paper (9" h. x 7 1/2" w.)

$75

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Cordonnier Diplomé Grand Docteur des Chaussures
SKU: SN-253

A. Folly, Togo, 2016.
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 5 1/4").

$56

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Vendeuse D'Articles Scolaires - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-220

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Planning Familial - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-221

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (4 7/8" x 6 1/4")

$54

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Grande Estheticienne de Lomé - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-222

by A. Folly, Togo, 2015
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Grand Guérisseur International
SKU: SN-235

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (5 1/4" x 6 1/4")

$54

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Coiffure Divine Grace - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-223

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Grand Avocat Diplomé a la Cour.  Grand Défenseur de la Veuve - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-236

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Pharmacie de Rue - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-224

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Grand Cordonnier.  Docteur des Chausseurs  - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-237

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Boutique Ambulante.  Vos Articles Vous Visitent - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-238

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Cabine Telephonique. Communication Tranquille - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-239

by A. Folly, Togo, 2015
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Cabine Telephonique. Communication Tranquille - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-240

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (5 1/4" x 6 1/4")

$54

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Africain, Il N'ya Pas de Chemins, Mais Il Faut Marcher - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-243

by A. Folly, Togo, 2016
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Transport Familial - Mini Signboard
SKU: SN-244

by A. Folly, Togo, 2017
Oil paint on plywood (6 1/4" x 4 7/8")

$54

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Painted Elephant (large size)
SKU: ZIM-01-Lg

Recycled soda-can and wire animal, hand-painted
(approx. 6 1/2" h. x 5" w. x 9" l.)

$48

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Painted Cheetah (large size)
SKU: ZIM-13-Lg

Recycled soda-can and wire animal, hand-painted
(approx. 6 1/2" h. x 3 1/4" w. x 9" l.)

$48 each

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Small Flip-flop Warthog
SKU: FLP-sm-4

Recycled rubber flip-flops
(approx. 3 1/2" h. x 1 1/2" w. x 5" l.)
Assorted -  colors, design and exact dimensions will vary.

$24

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A Lucky Shot
SKU: KGA-0804

n.d. (late 20th century)
Ink, crayon and colored pencil on paper (15" h. x 20" w.).

Price on Request

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The Dream of Palm Tree Tapper
SKU: T77-2001

c.2007
Oil, acrylic, ink and pastel on plywood
(24" h x 12 1/4"w).
Provenance:  Private collection, purchased directly from the artist.

Price on Request

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Twins Seven-Seven
SKU: Twin-61

1960's
Etching, # 4/30
(15" h x 19 5/8"w)

Price on Request

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Twins Seven-Seven
SKU: Twin-66

c.2007
Oil, acrylic, ink and pastel on plywood
(24" h x 12 1/4"w) Framed.
Provenance:  Private collection, purchased directly from the artist.

 

Price on Request

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The Flying Snake Dog Flying Over the Red Skulls
SKU: T77-1501

Oshogbo, Nigeria, March 1968
Oil, acrylic, pastel, ink  on paper on plywood
(28 3/4" h, x 44 3/4"w.)

Price on request

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Oshun Festival #3
SKU: YF-1813

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(45 1/2" h. x 23 1/2" w.).
Condition note:  This panel was previously installed architecturally and has nail holes in the corners and on the perimeter of the border (not within the picture area).  Also some surface discoloration on aluminum, as shown in the photos.

Price on Request

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The Palmwine Tapper
SKU: T77-1602

c.2009
"Sculpture Painting" - Oil, acrylic, ink and pastel on plywood.
(36" h x 12"w)
Provenance:  Private collection, purchased directly from the artist.

Price on Request

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Hunters in the Forest
SKU: YF-1814

Oshogbo, Nigeria, c.1995
Hammered aluminum relief
(45 1/2" h. x 23 1/2" w.).
Condition note:  Some surface discoloration on aluminum due to age, as shown in the photos.

Price on Request

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Birds and Mosquitoes
SKU: TT1501

c.1980
Oil enamel on board (24" h x 24"w) (61 x 61cm), framed.

Price on request

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Eye Okin (King of the Birds) 
SKU: ASO-9004

Asiru Olatunde (1922-1993), Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief.
(8" h x 18 1/2"w)

Price on Request

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Lions and Rhinos at Battle
SKU: KGA-0802

n.d. (late 20th century)
Ink and colored pencil on paper (15" h x 20"w).  Framed

Price on Request

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Yoruba Court 
SKU: ASO-9002

Asiru Olatunde (1922-1993), Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief
(12 1/2" h x 20 1/2"w)

Price on Request

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Shrine for the Cowrie God 
SKU: ASO-9003

Asiru Olatunde (1922-1995), Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief
(8 1/2" h x 19"w)

Price on Request

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"BON COIFFEURE ChEZ LALLAS" barber sign
SKU: BS-ED-1531

Signed NRD (for Nikéma Rasmané Dessinateur) - Burkina Faso (b.1946 - ?)
Oil paint on plywood (14" x 23", 36 cm x 58.5 cm)
c. 1985
Ex. Esger Duintger collection.

Price on Request

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Oshogbo Scenes
SKU: ASO-9001

Asiru Olatunde (1922-1995), Oshogbo, Nigeria
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum relief (19 1/2" h x 36"w)

Price on Request

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La Maniere D’Aimer des Hommes!
SKU: FBB-2002

"La Maniere D’Aimer des Hommes!  Ici un amoureux va remettre des fleurs a sa dulcinée."  (The Way of Loving of Men! Here a lover will give flowers to his sweetheart.)

Signed by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, Ivory Coast, dated Feb. 9, 2005
Ball-point pen and colored pencil on cardstock paper (14cm x 11.5cm 5 1/2” x 4 1/2”).  Framed.

Price on request

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Men in the Village
SKU: JOSG-2001

n.d. (c.1970 - 1980).
Ink, gouache and colored pencil on paper (7" h. x 11 3/4" w.).  Framed.

Price on Request

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Cattle Herder
SKU: JOSG-2002

n.d. (c.1970 - 1980).
Ink, gouache and colored pencil on paper (8 1/4" h. x 4" w.).  Framed.

Price on Request

Product Status: 
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Collecting Fish on the Lake Shore
SKU: JOSG-2003

n.d. (c.1970 - 1980).
Ink, gouache and colored pencil on paper (4 1/4" h. x 8 3/8" w.).  Framed.

Price on Request

Product Status: 
ON HOLD