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Chief Z K Oloruntoba

Chief Z K Oloruntoba Nigeria Painter Original Signed 1970s Vtg "King of Ghosts"

Chief Z K Oloruntoba Nigeria Painter Original Signed 1970s Vtg "King of Ghosts"

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Chief Z K Oloruntoba 1934 - 2014 was a Nigerian Yoruba Chieftain born in Ogidi and representative of the 1960s art school of Osogo from 1962. He moved to Ibadan after 1960s where he met the musician Ornette Coleman in the 1970s and moved to NYC where he worked with Coleman designing record labels and exhibiting his art. He was a Shaman and his art was linked to healing practice and visuals of his clairvoyant dreams.

We have received 4 original 1970s works signed and titled from Ibadan days bought in Nigeria by a ship's captain who traveled world over and collected art where he visited.  They are unframed and will mail rolled in a tube. USA shipping included in listing price.

  • Title handwritten at bottom - "The King of the Ghosts and His Son"
  • Work signed lower left corner 
  • Outlines appear to be ink with watercolor or natural dye
  • Work is on light weight canvas like cotton
  • Last photo is reverse of work
  • Art size 10 1/4" X 27" approx - Total fabric size 16 3/4" X 34 1/2"
  • From estate in fine condition vibrant colors art with minor packing show to fabric edges.
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