Subasta Bidspirit | Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994)

Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994) - Africa Dances, 1991. Ben Enwonwu (1917–1994) | Nigeria “Africa Dances”, 1991 Oil on canvas Signed front lower right “Ben Enwonwu 1991”. Dimensions: Unframed: 80 × 68.5 cm | 31.5 × 27 in Provenance: Private collection, Nigeria. Private collection, Spain (2022). Acquired from the above by the current owner. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). -- Ben Enwonwu’s *Africa Dances* radiates rhythm, energy, and cultural depth. Swirling ochres, indigos, and reds merge with abstracted yet forceful figures, transforming motion into form and tradition into modern visual language. This powerful late-period work fuses indigenous Nigerian expression with bold modernism. Each brushstroke feels ceremonial, evoking the collective pulse of dance, identity, and legacy. Rare on the market, it’s a commanding and emotionally resonant piece by one of Africa’s most celebrated artists.