Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo (Nigerian, born 1934) The Drummer oil on canvas 146 x 83cm (57 1/2 x 32 11/16in). Footnotes: Provenance The Asele Institute Collection, Nigeria: A private collection, Nigeria. Illustrated P. Chike Dike and P. Oyelola (eds.) Master of Masters Yusuf Grillo: His Life and Works, (Nigeria, 2006), p.64 A founding member of the Zaria Art Society, 'Drummer' is one of Yusuf Grillo's most recognisable works. A re-occuring theme throughout his artistic career, the drum evokes childhood memories for Grillo. A time before radio and television were common place, the drum was often used to produce music for various functions such as birthdays, naming ceremonies, funerals and weddings. This painting was most likely executed in the 1960s, painted in the artist's characteristic blue and purple palette. Bibliography P. Chike Dike and P. Oyelola (eds.) Master of Masters Yusuf Grillo: His Life and Works, (Nigeria, 2006), pp.60-116. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com