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Bukola OrioyeAjanaku - Portrait of an elephant2020
2020
$1,500
£1,132.74
€1,296.88
CA$2,118.39
A$2,312.78
CHF 1,212.49
MX$28,089.57
NOK 15,142.08
SEK 14,298.16
DKK 9,679.85
About the Item
it is a towering symbol of memory, strength, and quiet wisdom. Rendered in rich textures and deep contrasts, the elephant commands the composition, stepping forward with both grace and authority. The golden streaks on its wrinkled skin reflect endurance through time, while the blue background suggests calm resilience amidst adversity.
This work is a tribute to ancestral strength and the enduring presence of nature’s sentinels in African cultural memory. With its grounded poise and penetrating gaze, Ajanaku becomes a metaphor for silent power—one that does not need to roar to be felt.
- Creator:Bukola Orioye (Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2878216745882
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