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Delivery EstimateGhana's famed "Gye Nyame" symbol emerges in this work by Emmanuel Yeboah, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Vertical and horizontal patches of color invade the sharp outlines, each variation exalting the beauty of batik design. Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country.
Yeboah explains for us his process: "First and foremost, I assemble my working tools, after which I sketch images on the calico cloth. With the sketches done, I sprinkle red and green oil paints on the calico cloth to give it a simple colorful background. I then cut out particular places I intend to replace with batik, which are later glued together." Accented in drawing ink.
Arrives framed in tweneboa wood.
- 0.38 kgs
- 0.8 lbs
- Frame: 49 cm H x 34 cm W x 2 cm D
- Frame: 19.25" H x 13.5" W x 0.8" D
- Artwork: 29 cm W x 44 cm H
- Artwork: 11.5" W x 17.25" H
- Oil, kente cloth and ink on calico cloth; tweneboa wood frame
- Arrives framed
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Diane
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08/13/2022
"Everyone Comments on this wall Art"
This cotton batik wall art is in my living room and not only brings me job, but all my gusts comments on it also.
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- Art for home
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Sam
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02/06/2022
"Love it"
I now have three pieces of cotton batik wall art by Emmanuel. They are really striking and beautiful.
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Sam
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02/06/2022
"Beautiful!"
Joins the other stunning ones from this series. Thank you Emmanuel.
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Kirsten
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07/13/2021
"Beautiful!"
My daughter-in-law loved this mothers day gift!
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Norma
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09/01/2020
"Picture"
Very Nice
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- Wall hanging
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Amanda
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03/10/2020
"Special piece of art"
I just received The Lost Fishermen and I love it. This artwork arrived quickly to the United States and looks just like the photo online. It is beautiful up close and from a distance, and draws lots of attention from visitors. Definitely worth the purchase.
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Microcredit Financing
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to stock up on calico, batik fabrics and other materials to create new works.
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