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Introducing 'Treasures of Africa' Collection by Serge Averbukh, showcasing convergent media paintings of various historical as well as modern ethnic arts pieces belonging to indigenous peoples and tribes from all around the African continent. Here you will find framed and wrapped/stretched canvas fine art prints, featuring the 16th century Queen Mother Idia - Ivory Hip Pendant Mask - Nigeria - Edo Peoples - Court of Benin on Red Velvet.

This particular mask is a part of The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972. Among the most celebrated masterpieces of African art, this pendant is at once a prestige object worn by the king on ceremonial occasions and the portrait of an important historical figure at the court of Benin. The preciousness of the material and the refinement of the carving indicate that it was created by the exclusive guild of royal ivory carvers for the king.
Framed by an elegant tiara-like coiffure and openwork colla...

Artist, designer, illustrator. Painting with pixels in unconventional ways... Most of what you see here should be classified as new media paintings. By default, those are digitally signed and dated Open Edition (OE) prints. I also offer Limited Editions of twenty one (21), which are listed here as the 'originals' (Please, contact me directly for details). Each limited edition print comes with certificate of authenticity. It is individually signed, numbered, and personally enhanced by the artist to assure its uniqueness. Those are produced using finest archival materials, and will be shipped rolled in tube Royalty-free and Rights Managed licensing are also available for select pieces found on this site:...