Olu Oguibe



photograph courtesy Olu Oguibe

Martyr, 1993
Acrylic on canvas
182.4 x 167.4 cm
Private collection

This figure appears to represent a Muslim, although Oguibe has stated that it could be any martyr. The border designs were inspired by Asafo society flag designs of the Fante people of coastal Ghana.


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