Archive — A living collection of Northern Nigerian art and memory

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Click 'Request to Purchase' on an item detail to submit a purchase inquiry. Art is typically priced $50–$250; artifacts $5–$200. Shipping is available worldwide.

Browse rotating exhibitions of paintings, photography, crafts and documentary video. Each object is framed by curatorial context, provenance notes and clear purchase guidance — priced from $5 to $250.

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Terracotta pots and woven cloth on gallery shelf — Ceramic Vases Display — Credit: Steph Meade / lummi

Rotating Exhibitions

Exhibitions rotate seasonally. For appointment viewings, request the exhibition title in your booking.

Northern Portraits

Traditional portraiture exploring lineage and identity.

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Clay & Craft

Ceramic traditions and contemporary glazes from Northern Nigeria.

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Hands of the Maker

Documentary fragments and curator interviews about craft lineage.

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Explore curated collections, documentary video, and available works. Prices for purchasable items are shown where available.

Brown glazed pottery bowl, maker unknown

For Sale Photograph credit available

Glazed Ceramic Bowl

Provenance notes available on request. Region: Northern Nigeria. Material: Glazed clay.

$150

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Handwoven reed basket with traditional pattern

Exhibition Photograph credit available

Woven Basket

Handmade reed basket reflecting regional weaving patterns. Provenance on request.

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Indigo Portrait

Contemporary portrait painted on indigo-dyed textile. Provenance available on request.

$85

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Glazed Ceramic Bowl

Maker: Unknown | Region: Northern Nigeria | Material: Glazed clay

This glazed ceramic bowl reflects traditional shaping techniques and contemporary glazing. The surface bears a layered glaze that evokes local palettes and firing traditions. Curatorial notes and provenance documentation are available on request to support collectors and institutional inquiries.

Provenance: Provenance notes available; contact us for documentation.

$150

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Portrait painting on indigo-dyed textile showing sitter — Portrait on indigo cloth — Credit: Daniel Norin / lummi

Indigo Portrait

Maker: Contemporary artist | Region: Northern Nigeria | Material: Pigment on textile

A contemporary portrait rendered on indigo-dyed textile. The work explores portraiture and memory, linking sitter identity with textile traditions. Curatorial commentary and maker biography are available on request.

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$85

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Documentaries & Curatorial Notes

Short films and curator commentary that humanize makers and context. Videos available to stream; curatorial notes downloadable as PDFs.

Hands of the Maker — Short Documentary

A short film profiling potters and their practices. Captions and transcript available on request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to book a gallery visit in Abuja

Use the Book a Visit form on this site, call +2348065450993, or email [email protected]. Visits are by appointment only.

What are the gallery hours and appointment policy

Operating hours for appointments are 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time. Visits are by appointment only; please request a slot via the booking form.

How to purchase art and artifacts

Click "Request to Purchase" on an item detail to submit a purchase inquiry. Art pricing range: $50 – $250. Artifact pricing range: $5 – $200. Shipping worldwide.

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Curation & authenticity

Provenance notes and curator contact are available on request to support authentication and provenance questions.

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