Portrait
Portraiture is a highly popular genre where a person or animal’s face or body is the main theme of the artwork. During ancient times, the Middle Age and the Renaissance portraits were reserved for gods, royalty, or the high society. From the 18th to the 20th century, portraiture expanded as a genre due to the increasing wealth of the middle-class, universal access to painting materials, and, eventually, the introduction of photography. In this section, Aworanka showcases a curated selection of the best portrait pieces from African painters.
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Journey of Life
Canvas
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Journey of Life" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Concord of the day
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Concord of the day" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Silence speaks
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦88,875ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Silence speaks, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Self Worth
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦3,555,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Self Worth, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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African beauty
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦2,370,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African beauty, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Beauty of Africa
Plywood
Daniel Ajayi
₦296,250ARTIST: Daniel Ajayi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Beauty of Africa is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Daniel Ajayi.
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African Pride
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
African Pride is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Rave
Canvas on stretcher
Nze Barry Ikechukwu
₦533,250ARTIST: Nze Barry Ikechukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Rave is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Nze Barry Ikechukwu.
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Metamorphosis
Canvas on stretcher
Chima Ikegwonu
₦2,607,000ARTIST: Chima Ikegwonu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Metamorphosis is a Painting - Oil piece by Chima Ikegwonu.
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Damars
Board
Alawode Azeez
₦118,500ARTIST: Alawode Azeez
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Damars is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Alawode Azeez.
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Untitled
Board
Alawode Azeez
₦118,500ARTIST: Alawode Azeez
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Untitled is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Alawode Azeez.
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Fruitful Path
Fabric on stretcher
Zainab Akinrinde
₦296,250ARTIST: Zainab Akinrinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fruitful Path is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Zainab Akinrinde.
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Strength
Metal pedestal
Onosaigbohwo David
₦414,750ARTIST: Onosaigbohwo David
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Strength is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Onosaigbohwo David .
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King Gorilla
Wood pedestal
Okobi Paul
₦296,250ARTIST: Okobi Paul
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
King Gorilla is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Okobi Paul.
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Sisi Eko
Wood pedestal
Asiegbu Collins
₦533,250ARTIST: Asiegbu Collins
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Sisi Eko is a Sculpture - Metal piece by Asiegbu Collins.
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Onye-Nmanya
Board
Tony Enebeli
₦355,500ARTIST: Tony Enebeli
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1992
Onye-Nmanya is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Tony Enebeli.
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Ikpa-uko
Board
Tony Enebeli
₦355,500ARTIST: Tony Enebeli
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1985
Ikpa-uko is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Tony Enebeli.
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Damsel
Board
John Ogbeta
₦651,750ARTIST: John Ogbeta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Damsel is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by John Ogbeta.
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Rice Market
Canvas on stretcher
Olumide Oresegun
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Olumide Oresegun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2012
Rice Market is a Painting - Oil piece by Olumide Oresegun.
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Rose III
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Rose III is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Eso Alabo (Vigilante)
Canvas
Oluwanbe Amodu
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Oluwanbe Amodu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Eso Alabo (Vigilante) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oluwanbe Amodu.
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Jagun (Warrior)
Canvas
Oluwanbe Amodu
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Oluwanbe Amodu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Jagun (Warrior) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oluwanbe Amodu.
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The man behind the mask
Canvas
Adeniyi Damilola
₦711,000ARTIST: Adeniyi Damilola
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
The man behind the mask is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Adeniyi Damilola.
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Stoop I
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Stoop I is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha.
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The Virgin
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
The Virgin is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha .
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Taste of Celebrity
Canvas on stretcher
Olayimika Soile
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Olayimika Soile
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Taste of Celebrity is a Painting - Oil piece by Olayimika Soile.
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Little girl
Canvas on stretcher
Olayimika Soile
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Olayimika Soile
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Little girl is a Painting - Oil piece by Olayimika Soile.
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Stoop II
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Stoop II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Market
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Market is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Sisi Merin (Four Ladies)
Canvas
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦948,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Sisi Merin (Four Ladies) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.