Bride and Maids
March 15, 2021
In the old days, when an Urhobo girl made the transition to marriage, she would go to the market to announce her transition from girl to bride. Each Urhobo village
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Punu masks (Gabon)
November 25, 2020
The hairstyles for these masks are different, depending on wealth. These masks were carved in the likeness the beautiful women of Gabon who had inspired the carvers. Some women had
Sticks and Tones. Alex Nwokolo
September 7, 2020
Alex Nwokolo started his burnt wood installations in the mid-nineties – probably his most restless period as an artist. The early pieces were made of large, elongated wooden sticks that
How to love your artworks
August 17, 2020
Collecting art can be the beginning of a life-long romance. And like the best romantic encounters it needs nurture and some attention. So, here are a few guidelines to always
The Bwa Sun Mask
August 5, 2020
The Bwa sun mask is incredibly elegant. It finds a balance between rawness and design; strength, and harmony. A triangular motif spreads in a concentric pattern from the centre of
Veronica’s Veil
June 20, 2020
A depiction of a black Jesus can’t be all that disturbing, can it? It was for the congregation of St. Paul’s Church, Ebute Metta. This was 1966 though, so things
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