Erhabor Emokpae

Erhabor Emokpae
OON
Born
Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae

(1934-05-09)9 May 1934
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Died16 February 1984(1984-02-16) (aged 49)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Resting placeBenin City, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materYaba Trade Centre
Notable workFESTAC '77 emblem
Oil painting of Queen Amina
Frieze decorations at National Arts Theatre
Style
MovementSociety of Nigeria Artists
Lagos Arts Council

Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae, OON, (9 May 1934 – 16 February 1984) was a Nigerian sculptor, muralist, graphic artist and painter who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria.[1] Some of his notable works include the a bronze replica of the ivory mask of Queen Idia that was used as the official emblem of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77)[2] and a popular painting of Queen Amina. He is also responsible for the decorations on the four entrances of the National Arts Theatre, in Lagos.[3]

  1. ^ Thomas Riggs; Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (1997). St. James Guide to Black Artists. St. James Press. ISBN 978-1-55862-220-3.
  2. ^ Toyin Falola; Ann Genova, eds. (1 July 2009). "World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture". Historical Dictionary of Nigeria. Scarecrow Press. p. 369. ISBN 978-0-8108-6316-3.
  3. ^ Agwonorobo Enaeme Eruvbetine; Nina Emma Mba (1991). The Humanities and National Development in Nigeria. Nelson Publishers. ISBN 978-978-126-175-6.