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Handcrafted Cotton Batik Wall Hanging from Ghana, "Battle Cry"

Name: Handcrafted Cotton Batik Wall Hanging from Ghana, 'Battle Cry'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 225749
Price: 87.54 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (27 reviews)

Product ID: 225749

by K. Baka (27)

Bold and imposing, an African mask centers this colorful wall hanging. K. Baka works in batik on cotton to create the bright tapestry. On the mask's... more

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Bold and imposing, an African mask centers this colorful wall hanging. K. Baka works in batik on cotton to create the bright tapestry. On the mask's forehead is an adinkra symbol known as akoban — "war horn" in the Twi language. "Akoban is used to sound a battle cry. It is a symbol of vigilance and wariness," the artisan explains.

40 grams
1.41 oz

36.5 cm W x 68.5 cm H
14.25" W x 27" H

Metric

US/Imperial

100% cotton
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 225749

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K. Baka

West Africa

Paintings and batik art

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Sue

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May 06, 2025

“Very happy.”

Sister Sister is the focal point during my morning tea. (Very happy, thank you.)

Purchased Item Sister Sister, Painted Figurative Wall Hanging

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Patricia

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Feb 01, 2024

“Extremely incorrect measurementss”

Description listed 20 by 68, but i was sent 7 x 58. Very, very disappointed.

Purchased Item Golden Moonlight Village, Signed Ghanaian Cotton Batik Shawl in Brown and Gold

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Patricia

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Feb 01, 2024

“Measurements accurate”

A bit overpriced.

Purchased Item Golden Gye Nyame, Signed Ghanaian Batik Adinkra Scarf in Brown and Gold

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Microcredit Financing

K. Baka has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1000 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of dyes and cotton fabric for continued production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Meet the Artist

K. Baka Paintings and batik art

(27)

"For my paintings, many a time I see them in dreams and visions before I actually paint them. So in the morning I organise my materials and start painting."

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