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![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, Unstoppable, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968480_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, Unstoppable 2, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1901751_1_grid.jpg)
![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, Warm of the Sun, Themba Khumalo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176025_1_grid.jpg)
![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, 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, 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, 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
$671
![Painting, Reflection, Damilola Ilori](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2040072_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Resilience, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937046_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, 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, Head Wrap, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1649439_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
$362
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![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, Brothers, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176405_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, For Tomorrow's Festival, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2158931_1_grid.jpg)
For Tomorrow's Festival
Ademola Ajayi
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,750
![Painting, Ephiphany 4, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153360_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, 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, Dialogue, John Ali](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2146647_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
$5,032
![Painting, Romy, Habibatou Yaye Keita](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138826_1_grid.jpg)
![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, 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, Seekers, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2118336_1_grid.jpg)
![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, Always and Forever, Hammed Olayanju](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2028954_1_grid.jpg)
Always and Forever
Hammed Olayanju
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,000
![Painting, The more I see, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1985826_1_grid.jpg)
![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, 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, Lady on Blue 2, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1932264_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Monica, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1927239_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, Muted Echoes, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796160_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Not A Race, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796157_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)
![Painting, No More, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796073_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Gangan (Talking drum), Akande John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1757208_1_grid.jpg)
Gangan (Talking drum)
Akande John
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$3,000
![Painting, Black and Blue, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1737621_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Princess Sauda, Akande John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1736952_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Nostalgia Beautiful Lie 2, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690290_1_grid.jpg)
Nostalgia Beautiful Lie 2
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 152.4 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 42 x 1 inch
$3,800
![Painting, Nostalgia Beautiful Lie 1, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690287_1_grid.jpg)
Nostalgia Beautiful Lie 1
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 152.4 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 42 x 1 inch
$3,800
![Painting, Untitled, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690284_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled 2, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690278_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Resilience, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690224_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Struggle, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690221_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Self-Growth, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690212_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Drummer XI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025979_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hom pub, Wycliffe Opondo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/746001_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Insight, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2182692_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Enamelled With Grace, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2173113_1_grid.jpg)
Enamelled With Grace
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,500
![Painting, Inertia II, Elizabeth Ekpetorson](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172521_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Angel, Abiola Olabamiji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172171_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Sister, The Moon, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141681_1_grid.jpg)
My Sister, The Moon
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch
$2,150
![Painting, The King's Bride of Double Honor, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2102955_1_grid.jpg)
The King's Bride of Double Honor
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$4,000
![Painting, To The Wonders, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2098317_1_grid.jpg)
To The Wonders
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 1 inch
$3,200
![Painting, Esther, After My Mom's, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2098296_1_grid.jpg)
Esther, After My Mom's
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch
$2,150
![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, African princess, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2045988_1_grid.jpg)
African princess
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,500
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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.