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![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
€4,722
![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
€4,722
![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
€4,250
![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
€4,722
![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, 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
€2,172
![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
€2,644
![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
€3,022
![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
€324
![Painting, Waiting on the Future, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210391_1_grid.jpg)
Waiting on the Future
Bello Gabriel
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,258
![Painting, Why We Linger, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210388_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Pieces of Me 2, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209275_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisters Bond, Hammed Olayanju](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2186963_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Upright Impression, John Ali](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176831_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
€2,361
![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
€600
![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
€2,833
![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
€2,219
![Painting, No Limit, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968594_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)
![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
€2,833
![Painting, Princess Sauda, Akande John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1736952_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, Mouth Piece, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209033_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bound by Love, Samson Adetunji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205743_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, White Lollipop, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204525_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Athlete, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204523_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fruitless Endeavor, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204517_1_grid.jpg)
Fruitless Endeavor
Maria Tendo
Painting - 100.1 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€2,361
![Painting, Ayanmo (Fate), Abiola Olabamiji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193456_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Insight, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2182692_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Brothers, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176405_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
€2,361
![Painting, Alter Ego, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172347_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Angel, Abiola Olabamiji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172171_1_grid.jpg)
![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
€2,597
![Painting, Sojourner, Morakinyo Femi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141684_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
€2,031
![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
€2,314
![Painting, Association day, Morakinyo Femi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2124042_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Walkman, Morakinyo Femi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2124030_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Making a Case, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2113983_1_grid.jpg)
Making a Case
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 140 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,306
![Painting, Wouldn't You Like To Know, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2113971_1_grid.jpg)
Wouldn't You Like To Know
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 140 x 119.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 47.2 x 1 inch
€4,722
![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
€3,778
![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
€3,022
![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
€2,031
![Painting, Evening Groove, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2081328_1_grid.jpg)
Evening Groove
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 150.1 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€2,833
![Painting, Like that but not exactly, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2081325_1_grid.jpg)
Like that but not exactly
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 119.9 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,778
![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
€3,306
![Painting, Beauty of the bride, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2045982_1_grid.jpg)
Beauty of the bride
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,250
![Painting, Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text), Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2040078_1_grid.jpg)
Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text)
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,692
![Painting, Untitled, Theophilus Madaki](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1986330_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Obehi (Hand of God), Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1978992_1_grid.jpg)
Obehi (Hand of God)
Barnabas Macauley
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,967
![Painting, Joie de vivre, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1938024_1_grid.jpg)
Joie de vivre
Roland Serge Gnakabi
Painting - 133 x 85 x 1 cm Painting - 52.4 x 33.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,500
![Painting, Arike, Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937085_1_grid.jpg)
Arike
Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,077
![Painting, Bimbo, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1936284_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Cup of my Love, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1936272_1_grid.jpg)
The Cup of my Love
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 137.2 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54 x 42 x 1 inch
€4,061
![Painting, Les potes, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934982_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le rêve, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934970_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Regard d'un Baga, Ibrahima Sory Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1931976_1_grid.jpg)
Regard d'un Baga
Ibrahima Sory Diallo
Painting - 80 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
€750
![Painting, Idehen, Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930509_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Idia, Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930500_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Monica, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1927239_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Energy, Oladimeji Alabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1926867_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, L'artisan africain, Ibrahima Sory Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1924773_1_grid.jpg)
L'artisan africain
Ibrahima Sory Diallo
Painting - 80 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
€650
![Painting, Ewuare (King), Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1899129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisterhood 1, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1787469_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Rich inside out, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1763562_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Soul Mate 1, Agbabiaka Oluwakayode](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1759308_1_grid.jpg)
Soul Mate 1
Agbabiaka Oluwakayode
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,589
![Painting, Waiting for my love, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1752177_1_grid.jpg)
Waiting for my love
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,306
![Painting, Adaeze the princess, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1750137_1_grid.jpg)
Adaeze the princess
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,722
![Painting, Solitaire 3, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738317_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Symbol of strength and beauty, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738314_1_grid.jpg)
Symbol of strength and beauty
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 90.2 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.5 x 35.5 x 1 inch
€2,125
![Painting, Patience, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1737960_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black and Blue, Franklin Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1737621_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sapeur Francklin, Francklin Mbungu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1523451_1_grid.jpg)
Sapeur Francklin
Francklin Mbungu
Painting - 80 x 62 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 24.4 x 1.2 inch
€1,000
![Painting, Vertical, Gavin Rain](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/959880_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hom pub, Wycliffe Opondo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/746001_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.