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This painting was inspired by the Igwe festival of the Benin people of Edo State. Using bright festive colours and predominantly irregular geometric shapes, the piece depicts the Oba and two chiefs doing the ceremonial festival dance in front of the masses in celebration.
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Sumaina Isaac
Ikoghode Sumaina Isaac was born in June in Benin City, Edo State. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.ENG) from the University of Benin, Benin City. Ikoghode is a Painter and Illustrator with SMKY Arts; an arts and designs enterprise located in Benin City. Although he had no formal tertiary education in […]
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24 x 36 inches
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This painting was inspired by the Igwe festival of the Benin people of Edo State. Using bright festive colours and predominantly irregular geometric shapes, the piece depicts the Oba and two chiefs doing the ceremonial festival dance in front of the masses in celebration.
