Obatala

NameBatik

Maker Tunde Odunlade

CultureYoruba; Ife

Date2011

Place madeIbadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Africa

MediumRice paper, natural dyes, ink

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (36.8 x 53.9 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2011.54.2

DescriptionHorizontal abstract image with ovals and circles, most at top half with three additional dark, face-like, spots within. Gate-like forms near bottom. Colors are black, rust-red, blue, yellow and blue-green on translucent cream rice paper with decked edges. Signed in ink at bottom right (proper left): "Tunde Odunlade Ife 2011"