Faces emerge from an abstract canvas covered with African design motifs. Cool and elegant this painting comes from Ghana's Asayaw Osattene Asante. To Ghanaians Adinkra symbols visually convey concepts and wisdom. "In life it is hard to come by a true friend who will comfort you when you are sad or who will listen to your problems. We must always try to forgive when we offend each other " the artist confides.

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To the Ghanaians symbols are part of life and that is what Adinkra symbols are to the Ashantis. The word originates from the Akan language and refers to printed symbols bearing traditional messages. Asayaw Osattene Asante creates a bright composition of complex beauty. At the bottom right the Adinkahene meaning the "most significant symbol." Ohemaa nnkyinkyin also appears; it means "changing oneself or playing many roles."

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Masks express the connection the Ashanti people have with their ancestors in a colorful painting by Asayaw Osattene Asante. According to their traditions the Ashanti people wear masks in honor of those dearly departed when they celebrate important events such as initiation rites or rituals.

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Ancient traditions of Ashanti warfare inspire this bright and colorful composition by Asayaw Osattene Asante. "In olden days when the Ashanti people were at war the warriors prepared by bathing in a concoction made up of herbs and water " explains the Ghanaian artist. "The chief priest of the village was in charge of preparing the bath. Afterwards the warriors were presented in front of the ancient mad masks as a form of tribute. Ashanti... (Read More)

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Abstract silhouettes engage in a variety of activities some in groups and some alone. "I painted this composition to show how we humans have our own ways of doing the things that please us " explains Asayaw Osattene Asante. A rhythmic essence underscores the composition as Asante paints freely with acrylics.

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"In northern Ghana people build their houses in a circle so each one will serve as the other's wall " begins Asayaw Osattene Asante as he explains this painting. "They make the thatched roofs at the end and place a gate. That way anyone wishing to enter the compound must pass through the gate."

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Courage and bravery are expressed in the many abstract faces and figures painted red and white. Asayaw Osattene Asante celebrates the traditions of the Tutuka people of the Ashanti region of Ghana. A mask is placed on a horse who is then allowed to run free. The warrior who catches the horse and removes the mask is victorious. He will then wear the mask and be known as the "Face of Tutuka."

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Clear colors fill this canvas with drama and energy. It depicts a pair of circular masks from West Africa. "In their history the Ashanti have resisted firmly where possible yielded reluctantly where necessary. They hold their traditions as well as their masks in high regard " says artist Asayaw Osattene Asante.

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Clear shades of red and yellow green and blue mingle in bright accord. Superimposed on them are abstract figures of all kinds. Asayaw Osattene Asante explores a traditional African concept in this work – the belief that ancestors inhabited carvings with nonfigurative features.

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Masks move insistently up and down in a show of bravado. Bright colors strive to intimidate all who see them. Yet hiding behind them are fear and cowardice. Asayaw Osattene Asante explores the human psyche in this stunning abstract.

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