Yoruba Ogun Ceremonial Axe (Aringo Jagun) – Nigeria’s Historic Artifact

An elegant iron staff axe created by a Yorùbá master blacksmith by reforging hoe blades worn out from many years of farming brings this point home. The focus object honors and instigates Ã’rìsà Ã’kó, the Yorùbá deity who assures wealth Read More …

Ife Terracotta Of A Hippo’s Head With Royal Regalia, 14th Century, Yoruba

Ife terracotta works are a wide and diversified corpus of sculptures and jars showing human, animal, and otherworldly motifs. These works span in size from nearly lifesize, full-length figures to tiny figurines about six inches tall, and their styles range Read More …

CHRISTINE by Ben Enwonwu (1971): Iconic Nigerian Modernist Portrait

Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, often referred to as Ben Enwonwu, is celebrated for his iconic artworks, and “CHRISTINE” is undoubtedly a testament to his artistic prowess. Painted in 1971, this masterpiece emerged during a significant period in Enwonwu’s career, following the Read More …