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Bukola OrioyeSworn Blood Sisters - Contemporary 21st Century African Portrait Painting2022
2022
$9,000
£6,830.87
€7,873.14
CA$12,612.82
A$14,076.99
CHF 7,406.10
MX$170,996.55
NOK 93,889.67
SEK 87,868.97
DKK 58,759.97
About the Item
Description:
Sworn Blood Sisters is a striking celebration of kinship, Black womanhood, and unbreakable bonds beyond biology. Through this emotive double portrait, Nigerian artist Bukola Orioye immortalizes the sacred connection of chosen family the sisters we find, the sisters we become.
The two women, shoulder to shoulder, are framed against a bold blue backdrop, symbolizing trust, peace, and infinity. Their natural afros blend into one powerful silhouette, representing unity, shared heritage, and pride in African identity. Subtle scarifications grace the skin of one figure a timeless cultural marker of belonging, endurance, and story.
Orioye’s masterful attention to skin tone, texture, and gaze invites viewers to confront both vulnerability and strength. The composition radiates tenderness and solidarity, reflecting how womanhood, identity, and ancestry intertwine to create lasting sisterhood.
What Makes It Special:
Museum-quality oil painting by Bukola Orioye, recognized for advancing contemporary African portraiture.
Explores universal themes of sisterhood, identity, and belonging through a proudly African lens.
Powerful symbolism through hairstyles, scarification, and composition that honors cultural resilience.
Part of Orioye's acclaimed series examining self-love, ancestry, and shared human experiences.
Collector's Note:
Sworn Blood Sisters is more than a portrait—it’s a visual testament to unity, chosen family, and cultural pride. For collectors passionate about contemporary African art, Black narratives, and emotionally charged portraiture, this piece is a rare opportunity to own a work that speaks to both personal and collective identity.
Condition:
Excellent. New, direct from the artist’s studio, ready for prominent display in private collections, galleries, or institutional exhibitions.
Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist. Bukola Orioye’s works have been exhibited
Sworn Blood Sisters
Original Painting by Bukola Orioye
Nigeria, 2023
Oil and acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 60in x 60in
internationally and are held in notable private and gallery collections.
- Creator:Bukola Orioye (Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:48 x 48 edition of 5Price: $1,000
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2878216531792
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