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![Painting, L’esprit du griot, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1088121_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The pallet of love of Jonas, Jonas Profil](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1106760_1_grid.jpg)
The pallet of love of Jonas
Jonas Profil
Painting - 90 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$5,258
![Painting, Landscape, Charles Nkomo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1034703_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The wanderer on the clouds, Denis Mubiru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1742844_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The blue scarf, Richard Adusu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2181380_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Joy of twins mother, Prince Twins Seven - Seven](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2095581_1_grid.jpg)
Joy of twins mother
Prince Twins Seven - Seven
Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 48 x 1 inch
$7,000
![Painting, Productive Exploits, Bright Ibiok](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1647576_1_grid.jpg)
Productive Exploits
Bright Ibiok
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$6,500
![Painting, Le rêve de Clifford assis sur le tabouret d'un call-box, Marcel Tchopwe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1965372_1_grid.jpg)
Le rêve de Clifford assis sur le tabouret d'un call-box
Marcel Tchopwe
Painting - 139.5 x 128.3 x 2 cm Painting - 54.9 x 50.5 x 0.8 inch
$5,143
![Painting, Which one, Saad Lukwago](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/738321_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oblivion, Ebiwari Ekati](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157136_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sunflowers, Jude Kasagga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/737313_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La femme au nid d'oisillons, Dorothy Payne](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906101_1_grid.jpg)
La femme au nid d'oisillons
Dorothy Payne
Painting - 192 x 238 x 1 cm Painting - 75.6 x 93.7 x 0.4 inch
$5,031
![Painting, City Boys, Akwasi Addai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/688929_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sirigu Anang Série Art Africain Haut Ghana, Caloulabissa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2006388_1_grid.jpg)
Sirigu Anang Série Art Africain Haut Ghana
Caloulabissa
Painting - 30 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch
$257
![Painting, Métamorphose, Dominique Zinkpè](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/187441_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Esprit de forêt 1, Yao Metsoko](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/163531_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Paddling, Seth Clottey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1358088_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Chromatic contenance, Daniel Gyekyi Gyan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2097117_1_grid.jpg)
Chromatic contenance
Daniel Gyekyi Gyan
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.8 inch
$4,200
![Painting, Mistress series, Adegboro Blessing](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1759038_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Générations, Ulrik Abé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1786698_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Superhuman series 2, Lateef Olajumoke](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1694253_1_grid.jpg)
Superhuman series 2
Lateef Olajumoke
Painting - 120 x 105 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 41.3 x 0.8 inch
$5,900
![Painting, The man next door I, Gerry Nnubia](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1989258_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Queen, Abu Oluwaseyi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1949895_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cabecita 1, Pablo Martin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2158059_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Etat de rêverie, Glodi Kasindi Malumbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214837_1_grid.jpg)
Etat de rêverie
Glodi Kasindi Malumbe
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$4,360
![Painting, Sitting Boy, Amadou Camara Gueye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156960_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Street corner I, Camara Guaye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1988523_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Biche rose, Ahlassane Konte](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2137180_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled., Filipa Bossuet](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2088759_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Vulnerable, Segun Aiyesan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156600_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Aku Sika, Caleb Kwarteng Prah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200827_1_grid.jpg)
Aku Sika
Caleb Kwarteng Prah
Painting - 121.9 x 86.4 x 5 cm Painting - 48 x 34 x 2 inch
Price upon request
![Painting, Untitled 1, Emmanuel Ojebola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216601_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Two Kinds of Life 2, Dunmade Ayegbayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2211472_1_grid.jpg)
Two Kinds of Life 2
Dunmade Ayegbayo
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
$950
![Painting, Masked Elegance in Contemporary Threads 2, Emmanuel Ojebola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2213982_1_grid.jpg)
Masked Elegance in Contemporary Threads 2
Emmanuel Ojebola
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,850
![Painting, Les paradis perdus #9, Haude Bernabé](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2219003_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Happily Ever After, Innocent Chikezie](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209020_1_grid.jpg)
Happily Ever After
Innocent Chikezie
Painting - 122 x 92 x 3 cm Painting - 48 x 36.2 x 1.2 inch
$2,236
![Painting, All in My Head, Michael Adetula](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2213985_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Avec les go au grin, Daouda Traoré](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2218941_1_grid.jpg)
Avec les go au grin
Daouda Traoré
Painting - 135 x 135 x 2 cm Painting - 53.1 x 53.1 x 0.8 inch
$6,708
![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, Waiting 4, Greatjoy Ndlovu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204951_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Never Say Die, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216618_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Waiting 3, Greatjoy Ndlovu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204952_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Next To You, Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208636_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Hair and I, Joshua Salami](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208372_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Atilogu Dancers, Innocent Chikezie](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209021_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style), Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214023_1_grid.jpg)
Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 101.6 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 35 x 1 inch
$2,650
![Painting, If I Had Seen The Light, Lord Ohene](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204983_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, In The Stillness, Samson Adetunji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215846_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, She wants Bitcoin X10, Kseniya Rai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2189005_1_grid.jpg)
She wants Bitcoin X10
Kseniya Rai
Painting - 70 x 68 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch
$1,565
![Painting, Broken Bond, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216621_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sitting Pretty, Joshua Salami](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215659_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Peace Begins With A Smile, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215630_1_grid.jpg)
Peace Begins With A Smile
Ademola Ajayi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,750
![Painting, Melaning Meditation, Ekele Francis](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2188177_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Breathe, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210413_1_grid.jpg)
![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
$3,450
![Painting, Why We Linger, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210388_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Regenerated II, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197888_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Regenerated I, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197887_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Monde 2006 africa, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2206917_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Most Precious, Oluwafemi Akanmu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208388_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Far From Home 2, Michael Adetula](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201202_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, I'm Alright, Just Here 2, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208378_1_grid.jpg)
I'm Alright, Just Here 2
Obeka Simon
Painting - 106.7 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 40 x 1 inch
$3,250
![Painting, Blue VR780 (1), Kseniya Rai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2188999_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Hold My Peace, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208637_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, France Miditirané, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2192316_1_grid.jpg)
France Miditirané
Jaber El Mahjoub
Painting - 100 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
$950
![Painting, Solitary Soul, Iyiola Odunayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2188189_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Beach Holiday Red Sea, Olga Nikitina](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2210734_1_grid.jpg)
Beach Holiday Red Sea
Olga Nikitina
Painting - 45 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$503
![Painting, Pieces of Me 2, Bello Gabriel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209275_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, To Whom 2, Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2202141_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Imagine Not, Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193822_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mouth Piece, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209033_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, Duduyemi 1, Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2195329_1_grid.jpg)
Duduyemi 1
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Painting - 45.7 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 18 x 14 x 1 inch
$1,200
![Painting, Flamboyant, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209032_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Attraction, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209024_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Faces and Colours IV (Woman Identity), Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197891_1_grid.jpg)
Faces and Colours IV (Woman Identity)
Woko Aguru
Painting - 48 x 42 x 3 cm Painting - 18.9 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,236
![Painting, Wewe mdogo nenda ukanunue maziwa soroni, George Lilanga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2207036_1_grid.jpg)
Wewe mdogo nenda ukanunue maziwa soroni
George Lilanga
Painting - 61 x 61 x 1 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.4 inch
$883
![Painting, Wakulima na mashamba, George Lilanga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2207035_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ulimi wako mkuwba una faa kuenda kuenye ma shindano, George Lilanga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2207034_1_grid.jpg)
Ulimi wako mkuwba una faa kuenda kuenye ma shindano
George Lilanga
Painting - 61 x 61 x 1 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.4 inch
$883
![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, Holy Bitcoin, Kseniya Rai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2189007_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Faces and Colours V (Woman Identity), Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197892_1_grid.jpg)
Faces and Colours V (Woman Identity)
Woko Aguru
Painting - 48 x 42 x 3 cm Painting - 18.9 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch
$2,236
![Painting, Change and Growth 1, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2189303_1_grid.jpg)
Change and Growth 1
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,200
![Painting, France oui Boner, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2206924_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Chains, Sesse Elangwe Ngeseli](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2192898_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
$8,944
![Painting, Red Hair, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204524_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Gathering, Ima Amu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203496_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Roots of Identity 2, Iyiola Odunayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197878_1_grid.jpg)
Roots of Identity 2
Iyiola Odunayo
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$2,850
![Painting, Comfort Zone 1, Tolulope Adigbo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2203895_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fortitude, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200551_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisters in Yellow, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2189318_1_grid.jpg)
Sisters in Yellow
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,450
![Painting, Change and Growth 2, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2189312_1_grid.jpg)
Change and Growth 2
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$2,200
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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.