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![Painting, City sky view, Saviour Juma](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1475976_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Friend - Original African art, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1023051_1_grid.jpg)
My Friend - Original African art
Angu Walters
Painting - 60 x 39 x 0.1 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.4 x 0 inch
$800
![Painting, Mask-Off, Boris Anje](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2160939_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Life Enjoyment 2, Loje Oluwaseun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2147833_1_grid.jpg)
Life Enjoyment 2
Loje Oluwaseun
Painting - 109.2 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 43 x 40 x 1 inch
$3,050
![Painting, Just the Two of Us III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2078316_1_grid.jpg)
Just the Two of Us III
Angu Walters
Painting - 57 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 22.4 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch
$800
![Painting, Sisterhood 2, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Feelings, Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1649709_1_grid.jpg)
Feelings
Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 inch
$4,050
![Painting, Survive, Harouna Ouedraogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1414686_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Fighter, Harouna Ouedraogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1344411_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ghetto Paradise, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/106144_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African guys teaching Angela dance Bela, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/106123_1_grid.jpg)
African guys teaching Angela dance Bela
René Tavares
Painting - 150 x 160 cm Painting - 59.1 x 63 inch
$9,591
![Painting, Bassar, Daté Amouzou](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/743445_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, 70's Fashion, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157204_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Headload, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157138_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Headload II, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157091_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Faces (Conditioned Blue), Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156812_1_grid.jpg)
Faces (Conditioned Blue)
Woko Aguru
Painting - 122.5 x 106.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48.2 x 41.9 x 1 inch
$4,739
![Painting, The Ungoverned, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156616_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les 3 grâces, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138515_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Dima, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138513_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Wassa, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138512_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Simandé, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138510_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Soul of the Land, John Ayobamidele](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930464_1_grid.jpg)
Soul of the Land
John Ayobamidele
Painting - 104.9 x 74.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 41.3 x 29.5 x 1 inch
$3,600
![Painting, Velmoni, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1867734_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Nousto, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1867689_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Boza, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1845450_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Love is blind, Kayava](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1121715_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cooperate Bodies 3, Boris Anje](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2160944_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Royal lady I, Betty Acquah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2149341_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, GODDESS ISIS / The Revival Of The Cosmic Mind, Mauricco Zaraj](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/462283_1_grid.jpg)
GODDESS ISIS / The Revival Of The Cosmic Mind
Mauricco Zaraj
Painting - 70 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$4,011
![Painting, La Jeune fille de Korodouga, Amadou Opa Bathily](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2177700_1_grid.jpg)
La Jeune fille de Korodouga
Amadou Opa Bathily
Painting - 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch
$3,611
![Painting, 2 is better than 1, Aziseh Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2127553_1_grid.jpg)
2 is better than 1
Aziseh Emmanuel
Painting - 120 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$4,739
![Painting, Together we stand 2, Aziseh Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2126847_1_grid.jpg)
Together we stand 2
Aziseh Emmanuel
Painting - 120 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 51.2 x 1 inch
$5,359
![Painting, Love for all, Aziseh Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2126844_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hope for all, Aziseh Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2126841_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, What will tomorrow be? 2, Aziseh Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2096190_1_grid.jpg)
What will tomorrow be? 2
Aziseh Emmanuel
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$4,288
![Painting, How to unfold your love, Phyllis Viola Boyd](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968486_1_grid.jpg)
How to unfold your love
Phyllis Viola Boyd
Painting - 152.4 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 36 x 2 inch
$5,860
![Painting, Le poids des rêves de docteur Ben, Marcel Tchopwe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1965483_1_grid.jpg)
Le poids des rêves de docteur Ben
Marcel Tchopwe
Painting - 79.6 x 69.1 x 2 cm Painting - 31.3 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch
$4,288
![Painting, Call-box de l’ingénieur Clifford, Marcel Tchopwe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1965432_1_grid.jpg)
Call-box de l’ingénieur Clifford
Marcel Tchopwe
Painting - 79.6 x 69.1 x 2 cm Painting - 31.3 x 27.2 x 0.8 inch
$4,288
![Painting, Genuine Society, Kofi Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1898733_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Musicienne jouant avec une poêle, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176927_1_grid.jpg)
Musicienne jouant avec une poêle
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,611
![Painting, Femme qui nage sur un lit, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176924_1_grid.jpg)
Femme qui nage sur un lit
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,611
![Painting, La Pause Pipe, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176914_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, On Our Faces (BlackHood), Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153393_1_grid.jpg)
On Our Faces (BlackHood)
Woko Aguru
Painting - 122.5 x 106.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48.2 x 41.9 x 1 inch
$5,416
![Painting, Manifestations, Ibrahima Sory Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994763_1_grid.jpg)
Manifestations
Ibrahima Sory Diallo
Painting - 140 x 169 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 66.5 x 1.2 inch
$3,272
![Painting, Fish and cat, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994247_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fisherman, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994244_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cat and bird, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994241_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Un tombeau de la vallée des Rois II, Jean-Pierre Al Courty](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1372944_1_grid.jpg)
Un tombeau de la vallée des Rois II
Jean-Pierre Al Courty
Painting - 92 x 73 x 1 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.4 inch
$3,385
![Painting, Passantes dans le salon doré de l'éléphant, Jean-Pierre Al Courty](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1372794_1_grid.jpg)
Passantes dans le salon doré de l'éléphant
Jean-Pierre Al Courty
Painting - 92 x 73 x 1 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.4 inch
$3,836
![Painting, Passante dans la nuit africaine, Jean-Pierre Al Courty](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1372764_1_grid.jpg)
Passante dans la nuit africaine
Jean-Pierre Al Courty
Painting - 92 x 73 x 1 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.4 inch
$3,836
![Painting, The port, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1201362_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, In Love, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1201185_1_grid.jpg)
In Love
Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
Painting - 80.5 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,046
![Painting, Sunday afternoon, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1201161_1_grid.jpg)
Sunday afternoon
Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
Painting - 80.5 x 100.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.7 x 39.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,046
![Painting, Lamu, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1201044_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Money is a trap, Jonas Profil](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1106805_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, A couple of love, Jonas Profil](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1106739_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Safari Elephants, Patricia Njeri](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/756693_1_grid.jpg)
The Safari Elephants
Patricia Njeri
Painting - 81 x 119 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 46.9 x 0.8 inch
$2,482
![Painting, Introspect, Ebiwari Ekati](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157215_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Her Strength Like an Eagle, Perrin Oglafa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156598_1_grid.jpg)
Her Strength Like an Eagle
Perrin Oglafa
Painting - 94 x 94 x 4 cm Painting - 37 x 37 x 1.6 inch
$4,062
![Painting, The Name of the Flower, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095101_1_grid.jpg)
The Name of the Flower
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,077
![Painting, The Red is the Black, Thiemoko Claude Diarra](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095071_1_grid.jpg)
The Red is the Black
Thiemoko Claude Diarra
Painting - 189 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 74.4 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$5,077
![Painting, Hands, Lynn Osman](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1217652_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Music is Love VI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1031865_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Twin, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024041_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Lover’s garden, Jude Kasagga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/737661_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Famille composée, Alain Zirignond](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2000808_1_grid.jpg)
Famille composée
Alain Zirignond
Painting - 120 x 129 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 50.8 x 1.2 inch
$2,821
![Painting, Life Goes On, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/741672_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, No time, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/741645_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, All die na die, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/741612_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Who no know go know, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/741507_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les Demoiselles Amazones I, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2168845_1_grid.jpg)
Les Demoiselles Amazones I
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 160 x 230 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 90.6 x 0.8 inch
$11,057
![Painting, Zulu, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2168840_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cloaks 1: Codemn, Victor Anachuna](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906482_1_grid.jpg)
Cloaks 1: Codemn
Victor Anachuna
Painting - 119.9 x 89.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1 inch
$3,300
![Painting, Cloaks 1: Conceal, Victor Anachuna](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906455_1_grid.jpg)
Cloaks 1: Conceal
Victor Anachuna
Painting - 119.9 x 89.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 1 inch
$3,300
![Painting, Maisons Saint-Gué Jaune 002, Marion Zylberman](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/342745_1_grid.jpg)
Maisons Saint-Gué Jaune 002
Marion Zylberman
Painting - 81 x 120 cm Painting - 31.9 x 47.2 inch
$4,333
![Painting, Future has a face IV, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016048_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Looking for my spot, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016024_1_grid.jpg)
Looking for my spot
Chika Idu
Painting - 87.6 x 69.9 x 7.6 cm Painting - 34.5 x 27.5 x 3 inch
$3,659
![Painting, Just the other day, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016021_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Exhale II, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016018_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Exhale, Chika Idu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2016015_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Territory, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694283_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Together, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694280_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Cactus story, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694277_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Eve of Eden, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694271_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Deyelo The Guy, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694268_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Jane on Jane, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180980_1_grid.jpg)
Jane on Jane
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,801
![Painting, Violine queens, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180979_1_grid.jpg)
Violine queens
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,801
![Painting, Like father like son, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180945_1_grid.jpg)
Like father like son
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 120 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,801
![Painting, Waiting for Love II, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180943_1_grid.jpg)
Waiting for Love II
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,801
![Painting, Dance with me, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176758_1_grid.jpg)
Dance with me
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,801
![Painting, Codes of black cob23, Marus Tebo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2174702_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Transition, Meshach Samo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2174573_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Secret Society, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2168844_1_grid.jpg)
Secret Society
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 90 x 144 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 56.7 x 0.8 inch
$4,965
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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.