Abstract African Masks Painted on Canvas
Artists in Africa are increasingly expressing themselves through contemporary art media, including the more conventional canvas stretched on a wood frame. This would never have been an option in traditional African artistic expression. I bought this painting in a market in Abidjan, Ivory Coast where numerous artists are represented. The artist is identified by his signature, GNAE.
This small painting measures 19 5/8 x 11 7/8″ (50 x 30 cm)