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Batik art, "Holiday Scene"

Product ID: 141723

The mandates of tradition clearly stipulate there shall be no fishing on a Tuesday. Fishermen rest while their boats are aligned on the shore. Should... more

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The mandates of tradition clearly stipulate there shall be no fishing on a Tuesday. Fishermen rest while their boats are aligned on the shore. Should someone set out to fish on that day, the wrath of the gods will befall him. "Fishermen live by their own set of rules, and along Ghana's coastal area, Tuesday is the day they all rest," explains Samuel Ashong. "This day is set aside for mending nets and the maintenance of canoes." Working with a fantasy of colors, Ashong executes this detailed scene in batik and presents it in a mat board passe-partout, ready for framing.

  • 0.14 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • Mat: 56 cm W x 66 cm H
  • Mat: 22" W x 26" H
  • Artwork: 40 cm W x 53 cm H
  • Artwork: 15.75" W x 20.75" H

  • Batik on cotton
  • Arrives unframed
  • Signed by the artist
  • Mat included
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 141723

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Alex LW

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Oct 12, 2024

Distinctive and vibrant”

This was the first piece of art I ever bought - I wanted something that captured my love for West African music. The colours are so intense without being jarring. My mum has a piece by the same artist and loves it too.

Purchased Item Music Makers, Batik Cotton Art from Africa

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Daniel

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Oct 23, 2019

Cant say enough.”

This is my second piece from Samuel and I love this one more than the first. Very gifted artist.

Purchased Item Five in Orange, Original Signed Matted Cotton Batik Art from Africa

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Judith

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Feb 11, 2018

Beautiful Batik”

The art is beautiful and will be a great addition to our home. The packaging did protect the batik, but the matting is creased on one entire short end.

Hanging on the wall This was a gift for Husband Occasion: anniversary
Purchased Item Fishing Canoes, Batik art

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Microcredit Financing

Samuel Ashong has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of dyes and cotton for continued production.

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