Jimoh Buraimoh’s (1943- ) unique bead paintings have brought him much acclaim internationally. He lives in Oshogbo, Nigeria and has traveled widely. Although the son of a Muslim, Buraimoh uses many Christian themes in his work. In the two pieces here, however, one wonders if he isn’t questioning religiosity. In The Priest we see a bust with an elongated face and a baboon snout, while in Three Wise Men we encounter three roguish figures; an arm reaches across two of the faces while the third sports a ring through the nostril. Indeed, what wise men are these? In both pieces the bright colors of the beads glisten appealingly.