Erhabor Emokpae, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erhabor Emokpae

Nigerian sculptor, graphic artist and painter

Date of Birth: 09-May-1934

Place of Birth: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Date of Death: 16-Feb-1984

Profession: painter, sculptor, graphic artist

Nationality: Nigeria

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Erhabor Ogieva Emokpae, OON, (9 May 1934 – 16 February 1984) was a renowned Nigerian sculptor, muralist, graphic artist and painter who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern arts in Nigeria.
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) 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.