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![Painting, Royalty, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2231339_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled 1, Emmanuel Ojebola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216601_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Morenike Afrofuture, Ekele Francis](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2202142_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Guilt of Sodom and Gomorah, Penuel Heber Madeira Heber Madeira](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2212306_1_grid.jpg)
Guilt of Sodom and Gomorah
Penuel Heber Madeira Heber Madeira
Painting - 41.9 x 29.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 1 inch
$1,150
![Painting, Sonorous Whispers of Lyrics, Awosola Michael Angello](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2230084_1_grid.jpg)
Sonorous Whispers of Lyrics
Awosola Michael Angello
Painting - 73.7 x 73.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 29 x 29 x 1 inch
$1,950
![Painting, Motherhood 1, Omonu Salisu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2228925_1_grid.jpg)
Motherhood 1
Omonu Salisu
Painting - 147.3 x 116.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 58 x 46 x 1 inch
$1,599 $1,440
![Painting, Cultural Fusion, Godfrey Chukwuebuka](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2230094_1_grid.jpg)
Cultural Fusion
Godfrey Chukwuebuka
Painting - 106.7 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 30 x 1 inch
$1,750
![Painting, Enchanting Elegance, Samson Adetunji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205746_1_grid.jpg)
Enchanting Elegance
Samson Adetunji
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,250
![Painting, Natures idylic retreat, Betty Acquah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2219404_1_grid.jpg)
Natures idylic retreat
Betty Acquah
Painting - 76.2 x 152.4 x 10.2 cm Painting - 30 x 60 x 4 inch
$8,990
![Painting, No Fear Of Falling, Lord Ohene](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204978_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Atinuke In Her Thoughts, Tosin Kalejaye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205006_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Two Kinds of Life 1, Dunmade Ayegbayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2211470_1_grid.jpg)
Two Kinds of Life 1
Dunmade Ayegbayo
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
$950
![Painting, Crowning Glory (Beauty Within Us), Fasalejo Tobiloba](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203900_1_grid.jpg)
Crowning Glory (Beauty Within Us)
Fasalejo Tobiloba
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
$1,350
![Painting, As Far As You Can See, Eniafe Gbenga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200554_1_grid.jpg)
As Far As You Can See
Eniafe Gbenga
Painting - 55.9 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 22 x 20 x 1 inch
$1,350
![Painting, Behind The Smile, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204527_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Tranquility, Ogunleke Festus Abiodun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208381_1_grid.jpg)
Tranquility
Ogunleke Festus Abiodun
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$1,750
![Painting, Boy in Wonderland, Samson Olatubosun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200542_1_grid.jpg)
Boy in Wonderland
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 74.9 x 59.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 29.5 x 23.6 x 1 inch
$1,850
![Painting, Monde 2006 africa, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2206917_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La bécane rose, Daouda Traoré](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2219142_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Feasible, Oluwafemi Akanmu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2218974_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Hair and I, Joshua Salami](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208372_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, What Makes a Man, Simon Muriithi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2217529_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Far From Home 2, Michael Adetula](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201202_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Broken Bond, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216621_1_grid.jpg)
Broken Bond
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 116.8 x 86.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 46 x 34 x 1 inch
$2,850 $2,565
![Painting, Hut of Hope, Desmond Akindoju](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205749_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, To Whom 2, Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2202141_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hope of Glory (Ireti Ogo), Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2218919_1_grid.jpg)
Hope of Glory (Ireti Ogo)
Ademola Ajayi
Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch
$2,350
![Painting, Phone Conversation, Abdulateef Salaudeen](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214849_1_grid.jpg)
Phone Conversation
Abdulateef Salaudeen
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,000
![Painting, Waiting 4, Greatjoy Ndlovu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204951_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Duduyemi 2, Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200020_1_grid.jpg)
Duduyemi 2
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Painting - 45.7 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 18 x 14 x 1 inch
$1,350
![Painting, Dress Code, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2227696_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sans titre, Rafiy Okefolahan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138836_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Tango Dandy, Jean-Michel Cordier](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201762_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, III (Three) Imperfect Imperfections, Makama John](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200027_1_grid.jpg)
III (Three) Imperfect Imperfections
Makama John
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
$2,299
![Painting, No Time To Die, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157197_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mimi sikucheki wewe, George Lilanga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203154_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Looker-On, Valentine Mettle](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157099_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Thriving in Adversity, Agwunwa Theophilus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204103_1_grid.jpg)
Thriving in Adversity
Agwunwa Theophilus
Painting - 127 x 94 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 37 x 1 inch
$3,099
![Painting, From Somewhere Deep Inside, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201201_1_grid.jpg)
From Somewhere Deep Inside
Aba Linus
Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31 x 31 x 1 inch
$2,499
![Painting, Breathe, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210413_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Tomorrow, Agboola Oladapo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208063_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Omosewa, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201200_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Comfort Zone 1, Tolulope Adigbo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203895_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, B4 The coming of the raining season, Ima Amu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203439_1_grid.jpg)
B4 The coming of the raining season
Ima Amu
Painting - 76.2 x 114.3 x 10.2 cm Painting - 30 x 45 x 4 inch
$4,800
![Painting, Soft Murmur, Damilola Ilori](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2213988_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Dauntless 3, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215666_1_grid.jpg)
Dauntless 3
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,500 $2,250
![Painting, Big Sister, Olamide Ogunade](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204915_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Expectation, Ablade Glover](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1026486_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ahmar, Said Ouarzaz](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/327529_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Costa Navarino Magic, Sokratis Evgenidis](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205979_1_grid.jpg)
Costa Navarino Magic
Sokratis Evgenidis
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$7,827
![Painting, Awokose (The Role Model), Oladire Araireoluwa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690113_1_grid.jpg)
Awokose (The Role Model)
Oladire Araireoluwa
Painting - 76.2 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 26 x 1 inch
$1,200
![Painting, Beba, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1947168_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Perrin Oglafa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157221_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Vulnerable, Mai Farag](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1049325_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Echo Neural, Sebastien Arts](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2003991_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, rouge, Aboudia](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1728240_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Beauty, Éric Odartey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1518960_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Moon Song III, Godwin Arikpo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156066_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Brotherhood, Abiodun Nafiu Azeez](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2136148_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Little Gecko, Patricia Njeri](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/734649_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled I, Michael W. Soi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/757290_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Diffusion, Lauriane Yougang](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2162331_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Anchores Boats, Fred Abuga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/734592_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le Souffle, Nabil El Makhloufi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2194461_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Migrants, Youssef El Khorib (Youcha)](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/428775_1_grid.jpg)
Migrants
Youssef El Khorib (Youcha)
Painting - 140 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$624
![Painting, Which Way Nigeria, Michael Kpodoh](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157012_1_grid.jpg)
Which Way Nigeria
Michael Kpodoh
Painting - 102 x 102 x 3 cm Painting - 40.2 x 40.2 x 1.2 inch
$2,268
![Painting, Portrait of a Sojourner, Charles Osaro](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1723011_1_grid.jpg)
Portrait of a Sojourner
Charles Osaro
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,400
![Painting, Emotion Tissée Méditation, Ibrahim Ballo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/980577_1_grid.jpg)
Emotion Tissée Méditation
Ibrahim Ballo
Painting - 118 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 46.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,496
![Painting, Damsel, Busari Adewale](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2010042_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, State security, Amarkine Amarteifio](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1483275_1_grid.jpg)
State security
Amarkine Amarteifio
Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 inch
$3,900
![Painting, Untitled, Bara Sketchbook](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1527456_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Couple II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025886_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Daily Diary, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172345_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Under One Umbrella, Samuel Oseigyei Kumah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2195374_1_grid.jpg)
Under One Umbrella
Samuel Oseigyei Kumah
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
$5,850
![Painting, Untitled, Leonard Ngure](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/755457_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Homeboy 2, Emmanuel Aderiye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1645173_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes), Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1505262_1_grid.jpg)
Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes)
Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya
Painting - 49 x 33 cm Painting - 19.3 x 13 inch
$1,702
![Painting, Sans titre II, Midani M'Barki](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/874824_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Femme de caractère, Patrick Mendo'o](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176240_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le vieux Korodouga 1, Amadou Opa Bathily](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2177720_1_grid.jpg)
Le vieux Korodouga 1
Amadou Opa Bathily
Painting - 118 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 46.5 x 51.2 x 2 inch
$4,310
![Painting, The Warriors of tradition, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176009_1_grid.jpg)
The Warriors of tradition
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 110 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 x 2 inch
$5,672
![Painting, La rencontre, Frieda Mouroum](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/712308_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Couple Goals, Meshach Samo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2174576_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ivory Coast Portrait, Annie RAIMON](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1227870_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le Scribe, Najoua El Hitmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/479026_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Afro Station II, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/106129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Soleil levant 1979 Rising Sun. Soleil levant sur la montagne, Rising sun on mountains, Kim YOUNG JOO](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/878730_1_grid.jpg)
Soleil levant 1979 Rising Sun. Soleil levant sur la montagne, Rising sun on mountains
Kim YOUNG JOO
Painting - 76 x 76 x 1 cm Painting - 29.9 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch
$2,212
![Painting, Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176925_1_grid.jpg)
Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,630
![Painting, Zebra crossing, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1199223_1_grid.jpg)
Zebra crossing
Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
Painting - 80.5 x 100.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.7 x 39.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,063
![Painting, Inner Peace 1, Meshach Charity](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2173114_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Uncovering Night, Dela Quarshie](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180643_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fanta, Alphou Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2092044_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Composed Gate 1, Yonatan Wondwosen](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1708662_1_grid.jpg)
Composed Gate 1
Yonatan Wondwosen
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$4,537
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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.