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1951 Tanganyika African Portrait Oil Painting Framed Pair

A compelling mid-century pair appealing to collectors of African art and ethnographic portraiture. Markings: Signed lower right (appears “Browning”); reverse handwritten “A Masai 1951 Tanganyika 100 shillings” and “1951 Tanganyika Sukuma Warrior?”.

2 Vintage African folk art Belgian Congo ’50s gouache on paper Framed 8×8

Pictured are a pair of Mid-Century Modern African gouache paintings on paper, possibly originating from the Belgian Congo or other African regions during the mid-20th century. Most likely 1950 to 1960’s. They are both signed in the bottom right hand corner. They feature stylized tribal scenes, often depicting warriors or dancers in vivid colors against a gray background. Each is framed and matted. Measure just over 8 inches square. The pictures themselves are in good condition. The frames each have some scratching on them. Please reach out with any questions