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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Glance I
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Glance I" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Solidarity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦2,962,500ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1988
;Solidarity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 1988.
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Meta (Three Sisters)
Canvas on stretcher
Uba
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Uba
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Meta (Three Sisters), is a Painting - Oil piece by Uba (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2014.
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The maidens
Paper on board
Nyemike Onwuka
₦1,777,500ARTIST: Nyemike Onwuka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
The maidens, is a Work on paper - Acrylic piece by Nyemike Onwuka (on Paper on board). It was completed in 2006.
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More Housing 2
Board
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦414,750ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
More Housing 2 is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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Child Bride II
Board
Onyinye Ezennia
₦296,250ARTIST: Onyinye Ezennia
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: Undated
Child Bride II is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Onyinye Ezennia.
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At the Top
Board
David Dale
₦2,014,500ARTIST: David Dale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1985
At the Top is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by David Dale.
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Untitled
Canvas
Tola Wewe
₦2,251,500ARTIST: Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tola Wewe.
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Doyin II
Canvas
Tyna Adebowale
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Tyna Adebowale
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2015
Doyin II is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Tyna Adebowale.
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Same Old Story
Canvas
Stephen Osuchukwu
₦829,500ARTIST: Stephen Osuchukwu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Same Old Story is a Painting - Ink piece by Stephen Osuchukwu.
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African post II
Canvas on stretcher
Akenbor Raymond
₦2,332,670ARTIST: Akenbor Raymond
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African post II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akenbor Raymond.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Chibuzor Bright Orji
₦1,143,466ARTIST: Chibuzor Bright Orji
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Chibuzor Bright Orji.
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In the mist of plenty
Canvas on stretcher
Adewale Uthman
₦2,447,017ARTIST: Adewale Uthman
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
In the mist of plenty is a Painting - Oil piece by Adewale Uthman.
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I am in thought
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am in thought is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo .
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I am a mother
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am a mother is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Black Panther
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Black Panther is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am mysterious
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am mysterious is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Sleeping beauty
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Sleeping beauty is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Let me be
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Let me be is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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I am tribal
Fabriano catridge paper
Chukwuemeka Oguguo
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Chukwuemeka Oguguo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
I am tribal is a Work on paper - Pencil piece by Chukwuemeka Oguguo.
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Fela Kuti the Legend
Canvas on stretcher
Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
₦284,400ARTIST: Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fela kuti the Legend is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Victoria Ndubuisi Chinyere.
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Making Beauty
Canvas on stretcher
Olufemi Kayo
₦237,000ARTIST: Olufemi Kayo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2008
Making Beauty is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olufemi Kayo.
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Untitled
Paper
Henri Moweta
₦296,250ARTIST: Henri Moweta
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Untitled is a Work on paper - Pastel piece by Henri Moweta.
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Ise Aje
Ojo Olaniyi
₦414,750ARTIST: Ojo Olaniyi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2004
Ise Aje is a Painting - Metal foil piece by Ojo Olaniyi.
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Face
Canvas on stretcher
Okey Ibeabuchi
₦414,750ARTIST: Okey Ibeabuchi
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Face is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Okey Ibeabuchi.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Peter Johnson
₦213,300ARTIST: Peter Johnson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Peter Johnson.
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Harmony Mask
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Harmony Mask is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Donald Onuoha. It was completed in 2017.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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Camel Riders
Canvas on stretcher
ARTIST: Bright Iduseri
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Camel Riders is a Painting - Oil piece by Bright Iduseri. It was completed in 2019.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO KNOW THE PRICE OR TO MAKE AN OFFER.
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A restful day
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦474,000ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
A restful day is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2020.
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Adorable
Canvas on stretcher
Greg Onyeka
₦888,750ARTIST: Greg Onyeka
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2020
Adorable is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Greg Onyeka. It was completed in 2020.