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![Painting, Big Sister, Olamide Ogunade](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204915_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Wilder's Bridge, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095113_1_grid.jpg)
Wilder's Bridge
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,170
![Painting, Trance Transfer, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2015562_1_grid.jpg)
Trance Transfer
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 153 x 63 x 2 cm Painting - 60.2 x 24.8 x 0.8 inch
$4,136
![Painting, Family party I, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1802235_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, L'attente, Koffi Mounou Désiré](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1739808_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Migration, Jonas Profil](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1106958_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ireti, Tosin Kalejaye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205000_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Angkor Vat Ritual, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176021_1_grid.jpg)
Angkor Vat Ritual
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 160 x 200 x 5 cm Painting - 63 x 78.7 x 2 inch
$10,340
![Painting, À tú fû, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176018_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, At the Kemsi, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176017_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Trône en Majesté Nfonrifoum, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176005_1_grid.jpg)
Trône en Majesté Nfonrifoum
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 160 x 200 x 5 cm Painting - 63 x 78.7 x 2 inch
$10,340
![Painting, Débarquement Massaïs à Marrakech, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176004_1_grid.jpg)
Débarquement Massaïs à Marrakech
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 180 x 240 x 5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 94.5 x 2 inch
$11,489
![Painting, Procession in Casablanca, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176002_1_grid.jpg)
Procession in Casablanca
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 180 x 240 x 5 cm Painting - 70.9 x 94.5 x 2 inch
$11,489
![Painting, Ritual d’Initiation, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2175993_1_grid.jpg)
Ritual d’Initiation
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 160 x 240 x 5 cm Painting - 63 x 94.5 x 2 inch
$11,489
![Painting, Light Up My Path II, Godspower Odogwu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2159007_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La femme au perroquet, Dorothy Payne](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906137_1_grid.jpg)
La femme au perroquet
Dorothy Payne
Painting - 194 x 161 x 1 cm Painting - 76.4 x 63.4 x 0.4 inch
$4,251
![Painting, Pokuasi Hills, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1439922_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cocoa Village, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1439916_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Market place, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1439913_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, City center, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1439907_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Late arrival, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424619_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Presentation of the bride, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424604_1_grid.jpg)
Presentation of the bride
Seth Clottey
Painting - 127 x 203.2 x 10.2 cm Painting - 50 x 80 x 4 inch
$8,900
![Painting, Market arena, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424583_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hooking is our job, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424388_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisters From The 70S, Olamide Ogunade](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204964_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Love Epistle, Adegboro Blessing](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1759044_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Enigmas of the Soul, Greatjoy Ndlovu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204953_1_grid.jpg)
Enigmas of the Soul
Greatjoy Ndlovu
Painting - 160 x 220 x 4 cm Painting - 63 x 86.6 x 1.6 inch
$9,191
![Painting, Valerius's Mid-Summer Night Walk, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095065_1_grid.jpg)
Valerius's Mid-Summer Night Walk
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 200 x 400 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 157.5 x 1.2 inch
$13,097
![Painting, A Metamorphosis, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095059_1_grid.jpg)
A Metamorphosis
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 189 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 74.4 x 0.8 inch
$7,353
![Painting, The Level, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2015520_1_grid.jpg)
The Level
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 190 x 190 x 2 cm Painting - 74.8 x 74.8 x 0.8 inch
$7,123
![Painting, Couple II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029891_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mother, Father and Child, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1023006_1_grid.jpg)
Mother, Father and Child
Angu Walters
Painting - 99 x 78 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39 x 30.7 x 0 inch
$2,800
![Painting, Le Dernier Pelerinage de la jeunesse, Amadou Opa Bathily](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2177709_1_grid.jpg)
Le Dernier Pelerinage de la jeunesse
Amadou Opa Bathily
Painting - 150 x 180 x 5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 70.9 x 2 inch
$7,238
![Painting, Untitled, Themba Khumalo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176026_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hervé na Vero, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097585_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Poto, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097579_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Avenue Kitambo, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097576_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Kitambo, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097573_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bolingo, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097570_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mama Agnès, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016366_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Luka, Bayunga Kialeuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016363_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, A Mind of Darkness, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095089_1_grid.jpg)
A Mind of Darkness
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,757
![Painting, Sucking the Grapes of Wrath, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095086_1_grid.jpg)
Sucking the Grapes of Wrath
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,757
![Painting, The Better Side of Sweet, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095083_1_grid.jpg)
The Better Side of Sweet
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,757
![Painting, My Life in the Bush of Spiders, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095068_1_grid.jpg)
My Life in the Bush of Spiders
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,757
![Painting, Mother's pride, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016054_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Father's pride, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016051_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, All Heads Together XIV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2155541_1_grid.jpg)
All Heads Together XIV
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 130 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0 inch
$3,600
![Painting, Nyama Altarpiece, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2015577_1_grid.jpg)
Nyama Altarpiece
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 162 x 162 x 6 cm Painting - 63.8 x 63.8 x 2.4 inch
$11,719
![Painting, Two, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2015565_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les femmes des iles, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1802244_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mini plaisir, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1802241_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, El retrato futurito, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1802238_1_grid.jpg)
El retrato futurito
René Tavares
Painting - 147 x 147 x 4 cm Painting - 57.9 x 57.9 x 1.6 inch
$7,812
![Painting, Three heads are better than one, Jacob Kwesi Bennett](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1772541_1_grid.jpg)
Three heads are better than one
Jacob Kwesi Bennett
Painting - 80 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 24 x 0.8 inch
$414
![Painting, The Happy Family XXI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1028931_1_grid.jpg)
The Happy Family XXI
Angu Walters
Painting - 90 x 80 x 0.1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 31.5 x 0 inch
$2,300
![Painting, Born-House Twin, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024086_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Séance de henné, Yousra Hamraoui](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2047968_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Smiling girls, Elisha Ongere](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1134504_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Two samburu girls, Elisha Ongere](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1134423_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Girl with cap, Elisha Ongere](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1134279_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Charming girl, Elisha Ongere](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1134243_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Éloge du bleu indigo, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2086386_1_grid.jpg)
Éloge du bleu indigo
Ibrahima Barry
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
$460
![Painting, Kadiatou, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2086374_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The man next door I, Gerry Nnubia](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1989258_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Light Up My Path, Godspower Odogwu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156619_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The place of secrets II, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016033_1_grid.jpg)
The place of secrets II
Chika Idu
Painting - 217.4 x 119.9 x 10.2 cm Painting - 85.6 x 47.2 x 4 inch
$24,390
![Painting, The place of secrets, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016027_1_grid.jpg)
The place of secrets
Chika Idu
Painting - 209.6 x 119.9 x 10.2 cm Painting - 82.5 x 47.2 x 4 inch
$24,390
![Painting, Weightless II, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016009_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Weightless, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016006_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La pianiste, Dolet Malalu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1918014_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Will you be the one ?, Ayoka Zahir](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2175674_1_grid.jpg)
Will you be the one ?
Ayoka Zahir
Painting - 59.4 x 42 x 0.01 cm Painting - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$229
![Painting, Dear Iny, Ayoka Zahir](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2147015_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Dialogue IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025244_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, She is strong I, Collin Sekajugo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/936555_1_grid.jpg)
She is strong I
Collin Sekajugo
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1 inch
$3,389
![Painting, Collective consciousness, Nyornuwofia Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/915267_1_grid.jpg)
Collective consciousness
Nyornuwofia Agorsor
Painting - 99.1 x 99.1 x 5.1 cm Painting - 39 x 39 x 2 inch
$4,200
![Painting, African Dancers IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2165827_1_grid.jpg)
African Dancers IV
Angu Walters
Painting - 130 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$3,000
![Painting, To the Market VI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2161804_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Drummer and the Flutist VIII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2159698_1_grid.jpg)
The Drummer and the Flutist VIII
Angu Walters
Painting - 130 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$3,300
![Painting, The Blues Singers III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1992498_1_grid.jpg)
The Blues Singers III
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 120 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0 inch
$3,400
![Painting, The Dancers painting from Africa, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1987299_1_grid.jpg)
The Dancers painting from Africa
Angu Walters
Painting - 120 x 94 x 0.1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 37 x 0 inch
$3,600
![Painting, The Happy Family XXXI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1975548_1_grid.jpg)
The Happy Family XXXI
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 150 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$4,200
![Painting, African Juju Society II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1677498_1_grid.jpg)
African Juju Society II
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 130 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 51.2 x 0 inch
$3,300
![Painting, Opening the Festival V, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1547925_1_grid.jpg)
Opening the Festival V
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 150 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$4,400
![Painting, Price attention, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424577_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Seth Clottey, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1424271_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, All Heads Together XII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1364169_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Town Crier II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1326198_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, To the Market 5 painting from Africa, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1312605_1_grid.jpg)
To the Market 5 painting from Africa
Angu Walters
Painting - 79 x 99 x 0.1 cm Painting - 31.1 x 39 x 0 inch
$2,600
![Painting, Red Dancer, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090236_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Green fish, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090023_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The fisherman, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1089345_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Saturday Market IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1054293_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African Blues Singers, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1032282_1_grid.jpg)
African Blues Singers
Angu Walters
Painting - 100 x 150 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,500
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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.