Oshogbo, Nigeria, April 1968.
48" x 28", Mixed media on plywood.
Painting commissioned by American journalist in Lagos, Nigeria to commemorate wedding anniversary in 1968. Inscription on face of painting reads:
"UNITED STATES ...
DAILY TIMES
DIPLOMAT
MARIAGE OF MR & MRS FRIENDLY IN THE BOAT OF EVERLASTING PEACE & LOVE
YOU ARE ON THE LOVESEA"
"Painting by Twins 77
BOX 68 OSHOGBO
APRIL 1968"
Worn by bride on wedding day.
Ndebele People - South Africa, mid-20th century.
Sheepskin, Glass beads on canvas backing (22 1/2" h. x 18 1/2" w. x 3/4" d.).
Javier Gonzalez Paucar (Aza, Huancayo, Peru),
Painted carved maguey wood sculpture in painted wood box. Exact designs will vary.
(6 1/2" h. x 3 1/2" w. x 2" d.)