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This is an intricate, highly detailed artwork by renowned Nigerian modernist Chief Zacheus Olowonunbi Oloruntoba (Chief Z.O.), a respected Yoruba artist whose works are celebrated for their symbolic storytelling, rhythmic patterning, and spiritual depth. Chief Z.O. (1934–2014) was a significant figure in Nigerian contemporary art, known for blending mythology, ancestral themes, and visionary abstraction. Tapestry: 25 x 25 in. Frame: 43 x 43 in. This piece features a vivid assembly of stylized lions and mythic animal forms, executed in Chief Z.O.’s signature mosaic-like texture. The surface is filled with layered patterns, interwoven lines, and a rich palette of blues, yellows, greens, and earth tones. The composition reflects the artist’s fascination with spiritual guardianship and the natural world, making it a strong and characteristic example of his work. Importantly, Chief Z.O. 's artworks have appeared in major international auctions, including Bonhams, where one of his pieces achieved a realized price of $7,845, underscoring his growing recognition and collectability in the global art market. His death in 2014 has further increased interest in his work among collectors.