June 8, 9, & 10, 2022 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/8/2022
A very beautiful large framed piece of African 'The Maasai Ritual" figurative mixed media on linen canvas art. Depicting a Maasai woman jumping and dancing, while the other two figures standing and siting on the ground. This painting is full of life, filled with vivid bright colors, and is simply an amazing and pleasant piece of tribal African art to admire. Image sight measures 32" tall x 15 - 5/8" wide. This mixed media artwork was executed with self-color dyes, pencil and charcoal. Signed by artist in the lower-right corner. Framed behind the glass in modern metal frame, and complimented by a beautiful light color linen matting. This piece undated. In excellent overall condition.
CORRECTION: Depicts the Morans (Maasai warriors) engaged in the adumu or "jumping dance".
Item Dimensions: 37 - 7/8" T x 21 - 1/8" W x 1" L.
Title
"The Maasai Ritual".
Medium
Mixed Media on Linen Canvas.
Signature
Lower-right "Otieno".
Work Size
32" x 15 - 5/8".