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Signed African Print Hippopotamus Painting from Ghana, "Hippopotamus"

Name: Signed African Print Hippopotamus Painting from Ghana, 'Hippopotamus'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 366574
Price: 39.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (27 reviews)

Product ID: 366574

by K. Baka (27)

This painting by Ghanaian artist K. Baka celebrates the beauty of African wildlife. With a body made from printed cotton, Baka's subject lowers its... more

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This painting by Ghanaian artist K. Baka celebrates the beauty of African wildlife. With a body made from printed cotton, Baka's subject lowers its head to feed. The artist works in a modern style where the hippo's legs and head are depicted in painted dot motifs. The painting arrives in a red mat passe-partout.

25 grams
0.88 oz

Mat: 29.8 cm L x 21 cm W
Mat: 11.75" L x 8.25" W
Artwork: 18.7 cm L x 12.7 cm W
Artwork: 7.25" L x 5" W

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Acrylic and cotton on cardboard
Arrives unframed
Signed by the artist
Mat included
Each work features slight variations that make it unique
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 366574

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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.)

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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.

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Patricia

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Feb 01, 2024

“Measurements accurate”

A bit overpriced.

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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.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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 organize my materials and start painting.

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