2026
"Beauty in the Beads #5", Masai warrior woman, indigenous, hand strung beads
By Abu Mwenye
Located in Edgartown, MA
Born to parents from Kenya and Tanzania, Abu has always been drawn to the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of his roots. Abu's artistic journey began with his uncle's sket...
Glass, Acrylic
"Beauty in the Beads #1", young Masai warrior, indigenous African art, jewelry
By Abu Mwenye
Located in Edgartown, MA
Born to parents from Kenya and Tanzania, Abu has always been drawn to the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of his roots. Abu's artistic journey began with his uncle's sket...
Glass, Acrylic
"Beauty in the Beads #3", warrior, indigenous man, hand strung beads, Masai
By Abu Mwenye
Located in Edgartown, MA
Born to parents from Kenya and Tanzania, Abu has always been drawn to the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of his roots. Abu's artistic journey began with his uncle's sket...
Glass, Acrylic
"Beauty in the Beads #6", smiling child, indigenous, hand strung beads, Masai
By Abu Mwenye
Located in Edgartown, MA
Born to parents from Kenya and Tanzania, Abu has always been drawn to the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of his roots. Abu's artistic journey began with his uncle's sket...
Glass, Acrylic
"Beauty in the Beads #8" warrior, Maasai, East africa, culture, pride
By Abu Mwenye
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Beauty in the Beads #8" is a hybrid painting and sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the intricate beadwork of the Maasai and Samburu peoples, Abu Mwenye continues his acclaimed Bea...
Mixed Media
"The Strength of a Woman", portrait of a woman, Ghana, beads jewelry indigenous
By Theophilus Tetteh
Located in Edgartown, MA
In his work, Tetteh condenses the internal sentiments and tensions of his characters and focuses them, using the eyes as the outlet for expression. In this way his subjects become in...
Canvas, Acrylic
'Shujaa' Contemporary African Tribal portrait of a woman wearing a head dress
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Shujaa by Ignacio Trelis is a powerful contemporary portrait that celebrates cultural identity, strength, and dignity through the depiction of an African tribal woman adorned in an e...
Oil, Panel
Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style) 2 -21st Century Contemporary, African Woman, Beads
By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Regal and radiant! 'Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)' celebrates the beauty and elegance of African culture Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Bakare Babatunde, born in Ogun State, Nigeria, is a dynamic artist whose journey in the world of art has been shaped by a rich cultural background. Completing his higher education in Lagos State, Nigeria, Bakare earned a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science, laying the foundation for a unique artistic perspective. Bakare's artistic evolution began with pencil drawing, a modest start that eventually led him to experiment with various mediums. Among these, oil color, acrylic, and Ankara fabrics on canvas emerged as his favored mediums, allowing him to explore the depth of his creative vision. Primarily focusing on figurative painting and portraiture, Bakare's work delves into the intricacies of human expression and identity. His art becomes a canvas for the narratives of emotions and cultural appreciation. Bakare's artistic journey has been punctuated by notable exhibitions, showcasing his talent on both national and international platforms: Icreate Skill Festival Abuja (2017). Ijakadi Art Exhibition, Kwara State (2020). Kwara State Youth Fair 2.0 Art Exhibition Category (2022). 'Unconditional Love Is Not Beyond Us' An Online Group Exhibition by Constance and Sons...
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait of a West African Female Figure, Watercolor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Portrait of a West African Female Figure, Watercolor Bernard L. Cohen, (American, 20th Century), African Figure, 1992, watercolor on paper, signed, dated, l.r. 16 by 13 in., overall...
Paint
Culture Identity 10 - 21st Century Contemporary Figurative Modern Women Painting
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist The...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Olori Asa (Crowned in Culture) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
By Odesola Idowu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a celebration of heritage, resilience, and beauty. The central figure, adorned with an elaborate crown of patterns and textures, becomes a living emblem of culture i...
Canvas, Acrylic
Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This striking work explores African cultural identity as both personal and collective memory. Through the interplay of concealment and adornment, it presents the African body as a sa...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
