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![Painting, Eden, Akinboye Akinola Peter](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141642_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Don't kill the Mockingbird, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095110_1_grid.jpg)
Don't kill the Mockingbird
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,194
![Painting, Eyes Wide Open, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095107_1_grid.jpg)
Eyes Wide Open
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,194
![Painting, Glass House in the Big Woods, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095104_1_grid.jpg)
Glass House in the Big Woods
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,194
![Painting, Sisterhood (The Love We Share), Taiwo Odejinmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1939236_1_grid.jpg)
Sisterhood (The Love We Share)
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,850
![Painting, We Grow When We Know Love, Taiwo Odejinmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796265_1_grid.jpg)
We Grow When We Know Love
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 90.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 35.8 x 1 inch
$2,750
![Painting, Soyons positifs, Liby Lougué](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1784853_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, I Am My Own Bestie, Charles Osaro](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1723263_1_grid.jpg)
I Am My Own Bestie
Charles Osaro
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,275
![Painting, Tender Gaze 2, Charles Osaro](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1723002_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Twin 2 painting from Africa, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1316286_1_grid.jpg)
Twin 2 painting from Africa
Angu Walters
Painting - 69 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.2 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$1,400
![Painting, Africe Bonjor, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1276293_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, New Born II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029783_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Faces VIII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024800_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bravo, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024068_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Happy Villagers IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1023159_1_grid.jpg)
The Happy Villagers IV
Angu Walters
Painting - 79 x 59 x 0.1 cm Painting - 31.1 x 23.2 x 0 inch
$2,100
![Painting, Face Your Fears 2, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2175681_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Unflappable 3, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2150378_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Neglected Stone, Busari Adewale](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2010168_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Journey of Love, Busari Adewale](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2010045_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Unstoppable, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968480_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Heart Desire, Roseleen Labazacchy](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937949_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Have My Back, Roseleen Labazacchy](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937946_1_grid.jpg)
Have My Back
Roseleen Labazacchy
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$4,890
![Painting, Unstoppable 2, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901751_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Confidence, Roseleen Labazacchy](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1891728_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Shoulder to lean on (Love), Roseleen Labazacchy](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1739388_1_grid.jpg)
Shoulder to lean on (Love)
Roseleen Labazacchy
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,500
![Painting, Head Wrap, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1649439_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Her, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2152749_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bimbo, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2152747_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African beauty, Agwunwa Theophilus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138054_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Heroine, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2136210_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Beyond shadows, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2134696_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Face to face, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2134693_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oga madam, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2122764_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Yoga Feelings On My Vintage Jacket, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2007438_1_grid.jpg)
Yoga Feelings On My Vintage Jacket
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
$5,100
![Painting, Harmonious (Mixed Feeling), Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1987215_1_grid.jpg)
Harmonious (Mixed Feeling)
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$4,500
![Painting, Lady on Blue 2, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1932264_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mother and child, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930800_1_grid.jpg)
Mother and child
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$5,000
![Painting, My Purple Heart, Meshach Charity](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1897977_1_grid.jpg)
My Purple Heart
Meshach Charity
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,800
![Painting, Believe 2, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1891713_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Believe 1, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1886292_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Flowers of paradise, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1788675_1_grid.jpg)
Flowers of paradise
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,520
![Painting, Give Us Our Flowers 2, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1763631_1_grid.jpg)
Give Us Our Flowers 2
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,400
![Painting, Resilient Spirit, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2173112_1_grid.jpg)
Resilient Spirit
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,800
![Painting, La sénégalaise, Laurence Gasior](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2158959_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ephiphany 3, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153358_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ephiphany 2, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153354_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ephiphany 1, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153348_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Nothing to be Ashamed of (Body Positivity) 2, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141678_1_grid.jpg)
Nothing to be Ashamed of (Body Positivity) 2
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
![Painting, Vendeuse de wax, Mohamed Dembele](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138866_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sans titre, Habibatou Yaye Keita](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138843_1_grid.jpg)
Sans titre
Habibatou Yaye Keita
Painting - 150 x 115 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 45.3 x 1 inch
$5,194
![Painting, Romy, Habibatou Yaye Keita](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138826_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Conversation with myself, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138075_1_grid.jpg)
Conversation with myself
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 116.8 x 86.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 46 x 34 x 1 inch
$2,500
![Painting, I Come Bearing Gifts 2, Tolulope Adigbo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097009_1_grid.jpg)
I Come Bearing Gifts 2
Tolulope Adigbo
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,850
![Painting, Contemplating abundance, Tolulope Adigbo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2081916_1_grid.jpg)
Contemplating abundance
Tolulope Adigbo
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,850
![Painting, Uncle Suuru, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2046000_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Plantation Worker I, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955448_1_grid.jpg)
Plantation Worker I
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 inch
$5,000
![Painting, Prom Queen, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955445_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Teach Them Young, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955409_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Plantation Worker II, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955403_1_grid.jpg)
Plantation Worker II
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 inch
$5,000
![Painting, Guardian, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955400_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Beauty in Vogue, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955397_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Jewel and Chain III, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955394_1_grid.jpg)
Jewel and Chain III
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 inch
$5,000
![Painting, Jewel and Chain I, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955388_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oju Loge (Beauty in Face), Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955385_1_grid.jpg)
Oju Loge (Beauty in Face)
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,500
![Painting, Africa in slumber, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955379_1_grid.jpg)
Africa in slumber
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 101.6 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 inch
$5,000
![Painting, Resilience, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937046_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Glow 2, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934193_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Resilience 2, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1897629_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Attitude, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1797852_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Enigma, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1797843_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Joli portrait, Ibrahima Sory Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796598_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Look At My Hair, This is Who I Am, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1794600_1_grid.jpg)
Look At My Hair, This is Who I Am
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 94 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 37 x 35 x 1 inch
$2,300
![Painting, Blessings I see, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738329_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Not alone, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738326_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Expansive Potential, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1722048_1_grid.jpg)
Expansive Potential
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,800
![Painting, Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series), Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1722042_1_grid.jpg)
Woman of Virtue (Feminine Epidemic series)
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,200
![Painting, Responsibilty, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1699809_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Seek Within 3, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1691955_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Préparation du thé, Azeddine Essaouira](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/997467_1_grid.jpg)
Préparation du thé
Azeddine Essaouira
Painting - 23 x 31 x 1 cm Painting - 9.1 x 12.2 x 0.4 inch
$374
![Painting, Vineyard, Agboola Oladapo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2182684_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Upright Impression, John Ali](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176831_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Alter Ego, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172347_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ajala Travel 1, Abdulateef Salaudeen](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172159_1_grid.jpg)
Ajala Travel 1
Abdulateef Salaudeen
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,500
![Painting, Portrait of destiny, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138078_1_grid.jpg)
Portrait of destiny
Franklin Ndibam
Painting - 121.9 x 81.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 32 x 1 inch
$2,450
![Painting, Ayanfe (Favorite), Agboola Oladapo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2096940_1_grid.jpg)
Ayanfe (Favorite)
Agboola Oladapo
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,250
![Painting, Dualité de l'Identité Africaine, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2086377_1_grid.jpg)
Dualité de l'Identité Africaine
Ibrahima Barry
Painting - 87 x 64 x 3 cm Painting - 34.3 x 25.2 x 1.2 inch
$693
![Painting, Endless Possibility, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968606_1_grid.jpg)
Endless Possibility
Amiolemen Emmanuel
Painting - 101.6 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,350
![Painting, No Limit, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968594_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Serenity, Agboola Oladapo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968540_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Monica, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1927239_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Muted Echoes, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796160_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hopeful, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796154_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, No More (1), Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796151_1_grid.jpg)
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African Painting for Sale
In the past, African art has often taken the form of statues, bas-reliefs and objects, contemporary African painting is very diverse. Closely linked to symbolism, African painting stands out because of the frequent use of very pronounced lines and perfect symmetry. Body painting is also common in African countries, but the continent is also home to wooden objects from the 10th century and bronze statues dating from the 14th century.
Today, many African works of art belong to private collectors. The importance of African artwork, which is often anonymous, is underestimated in France. However, knowledge was passed down in a very similar way to the European process: through workshops. Although workshops were perhaps more often based on familial ties in Africa than in Europe. The name of the studio is often more well-known than that of the artist. Although works of art aren't necessarily signed, artists can leave their own distinct mark on them.
Many historical works were created within the context of the ritual and religion and often the objects created would have been seen as sacred. Their primary purpose was not commercial nor aesthetic.
Contemporary art has evolved considerably in Africa, especially in countries such as South Africa, where many a number of cultural institutions and galleries have sprung up. Contemporary African paintings, often tinged with humor, can act as summaries for the problems present on the African continent, from colonization to the social and economic instability of certain countries, but they can also depict Africa as exceptional, colorful and joyful where each country has a strong and distinct culture.
Little by little, African art is regaining its place on the world art scene and collections of contemporary African art are attracting more and more attention from experts and art lovers. Some African artists to know, such as Barthelemy Toguo, Hassan Hajjaj or Chéri Samba are raising prices in fairs.
Explore the best of the African contemporary scene thanks to the selection of Artsper experts by browsing the works of Paul Akiiki, Kim Bennani, Soly Cissé, Rafiy Okefolahan, Enfant Précoce or Angu Walters.
African paintings often feature themes and motifs such as spirituality, community, nature, and daily life. These themes are often depicted through the use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. Many African artists also incorporate traditional cultural elements, such as masks and tribal symbols, into their work.
African painting has evolved over time, with traditional styles giving way to more contemporary techniques. Notable artists in the genre include El Anatsui, William Kentridge, and Chéri Samba. These artists have helped to shape the African art scene and bring it to a global audience.
African painting often uses natural materials such as mud, clay, and plant-based pigments, while Western painting relies on synthetic materials. African artists also tend to focus on storytelling and symbolism, whereas Western art emphasizes realism and individual expression. These differences reflect cultural and historical influences on artistic traditions.