"The early bird gets the worm," says Ghanaian artist Samuel Ashong. He uses the batik method for this painting, diligently applying a wax resist to cotton calico before dyeing it to depict a group of women in yellow. Standing with goods and baskets atop their heads, they arrive to the market early in the morning, taking advantage of the opportunity to sell more of their wares.
- 0.29 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- Mat: 66 cm W x 56 cm H
- Mat: 26" W x 22" H
- Artwork: 56 cm W x 40.5 cm H
- Artwork: 22" W x 16" H
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Daniel
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10/23/2019
"Cant say enough."
This is my second piece from Samuel and I love this one more than the first. Very gifted artist.
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Judith
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02/11/2018
"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.
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- This was a gift for: Husband
- Occasion: anniversary
Judith
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09/29/2017
"treasure from Africa"
I made one African wall in my hallway. I have been to Africa many times, but I could not return with anything big...I love this picture of the women at the market in West Africa. It has modern and primitive elements as I see it, and it goes well with my other artifacts.
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Queens of the Market, Handcrafted African Batik Cotton Wall Art
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