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Oluwafemi Akanmu
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2022

About the Item

Serene, I fold my hands and wait, nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea I have no more time Or fate, for lo! My own shall come to me And what is mine shall know my face? Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Oluwafemi Akanmu (1994, Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717211551892
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