Dance of Edo Womanhood (1954 – Nigeria)
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Dance of Edo Womanhood (1954 – Nigeria)


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🖼️ Title: Dance of Edo Womanhood (1954 – Nigeria)
👨🎨 Artist: Frank Ndubuishi
🖌️ Medium: Oil on Canvas
📏 Dimensions: 36 x 48 inches
💰 Valuation: £1,000,000 GBP
📍 Provenance: Oba Palace Archives → Lagos Galary → Giddi Group Foundation
🔍 Description:
A rare and culturally significant masterpiece by Frank Ndubuishi, " Dance of Edo Womanhood " blends Edo symbolism with African realism. Created in 2010, this is the final known piece from a limited royal wood panel series, blessed by palace spiritual leaders and preserved for over a decade.
🌍 Cultural Impact:
- Final piece of a 3-work royal series
- Declined $550,000 private offer (2015) to preserve cultural legacy
- Proceeds support Nigerian cultural and healthcare initiatives
📦 Condition:
Stored in a secure, climate-controlled vault in Ikoyi, Lagos. Excellent condition with minor aging consistent with authentic royal woodwork.
🏛️ Acquisition:
Exclusively offered via the Giddi Group Foundation’s Distribution Initiative.