colorful decor (38 items)
A Busy Day
Hand Crafted Silk Thread Wall Art from Africa
A Busy Day, Hand Crafted Silk Thread Wall Art from Africa
Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
West African artisan Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin's original silk thread wall art shows three women carrying their goods to market. The artisan sketches the women on chip board, then uses brightly colored... read more$159.99Artist: Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
Orange Peddler
Batik Cotton Wall Art of an Orange Seller from Ghana
Orange Peddler, Batik Cotton Wall Art of an Orange Seller from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Walking with a bowl of oranges balanced atop her head, a woman makes her way to the market to peddle her wares. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah creates this piece of cotton wall art... read more$154.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Yaa Asantewaa
Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana
Yaa Asantewaa, Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Queen Yaa Asantewaa, born in 1840, was the queen mother of Ejisu of the Ashanti Empire in Ghana. In her lifetime, she was an inspirational figure, leading the charge against British colonialism in the... read more$139.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Good African Mother
Hand Painted Mother and Child African Wood Wall Sculpture
Good African Mother, Hand Painted Mother and Child African Wood Wall Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this wall sculpture depicts a young woman carrying a toddler on her back as she gathers the day's food into a basket. "African women are wonderful!"... read more$89.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Immigrants
Original Batik Oil Painting
Immigrants, Original Batik Oil Painting
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Moving from place to place with their belongings in bundles, people seek pasture or water or a place to live in peace. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah depicts them in silhouette in this handsome work of art.... read more$119.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Milk Seller from the North II
African Cotton Batik Wall Art from Ghana
Milk Seller from the North II, African Cotton Batik Wall Art from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
By Emmanuel Yeboah, this silhouette depicts a woman of the Fulani people, a traditionally nomadic cattle-herding culture in Northern Nigeria. As a vendor, she travels with her child strapped to her... read more$99.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
The Fufu Pounders
West African Silk Thread Wall Art of Village Women Working
The Fufu Pounders, West African Silk Thread Wall Art of Village Women Working
Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
West African artisan Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin's original silk thread wall art shows women at work in a traditional village, pounding cassava to make fufu, a traditional West African dish. Their bright... read more$139.99Artist: Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
The Rasta Man and His Guitar
Handmade West African Threadwork Art of Guitarist
The Rasta Man and His Guitar, Handmade West African Threadwork Art of Guitarist
Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
Music is an important aspect of West African daily life, and is frequently a theme in the works of Ghana's Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin. To craft this vibrant composition of a colorful guitarist, the artist... read more$294.99Artist: Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
Debt Collectors
West African Batik Wall Art of Women Titled Debt Collectors
Debt Collectors, West African Batik Wall Art of Women Titled Debt Collectors
Samuel Ashong
West African artisan Samuel Ashong's original batik artwork depicts a strong group of five women titled "Debt Collectors." Often in the marketplace, friends rely upon each other to help... read more$167.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
The Retinue
African Batik Painting on Calico of Queen and Her Retinue
The Retinue, African Batik Painting on Calico of Queen and Her Retinue
Samuel Ashong
West African artisan Samuel Ashong's striking original batik painting on calico is titled "The Retinue." The scene depicts a queen in front, flanked by her retinue, the two women... read more$179.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
The Face of a Woman
Original Portrait of a Woman Cubist Thread Wall Art
The Face of a Woman, Original Portrait of a Woman Cubist Thread Wall Art
Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
Ghanaian artisan Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin employs the use of bold color and a cubist style in this gorgeous threaded wall art. The artist first sketches the design, then applies color and composition... read more$289.99Artist: Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin
Mother Africa II
Cultural Batik Wall Art of a Mother and Children from Ghana
Mother Africa II, Cultural Batik Wall Art of a Mother and Children from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Celebrating the virtues of motherhood, Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs a beautiful piece of wall art from Ghana. He uses cotton cloth, realizing his vision by cutting away from the cloth to reveal... read more$109.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
African Traders
Signed Batik Painting of Market Women from Ghana
African Traders, Signed Batik Painting of Market Women from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
A group of African traders stand in a line with goods balanced atop their heads in this fantastic painting from Ghana. Working with cotton calico, Emmanuel Yeboah employs the collage technique... read more$137.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Early Morning Marketgoers
Signed Batik Painting of Marketgoers from Ghana
Early Morning Marketgoers, Signed Batik Painting of Marketgoers from Ghana
Samuel Ashong
"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... read more$164.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
The Foursome
Signed Batik Painting of Market Women from Ghana
The Foursome, Signed Batik Painting of Market Women from Ghana
Samuel Ashong
Ghanaian artist Samuel Ashong celebrates Africa's rich market culture. He uses the batik method, diligently applying a wax resist to cotton calico before dyeing it to depict a group of women in green.... read more$179.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
Homowo Celebration
Signed Batik on Cotton Painting of a Festival from Ghana
Homowo Celebration, Signed Batik on Cotton Painting of a Festival from Ghana
Samuel Ashong
Ghanaian artist Samuel Ashong celebrates the cultural tradition of Homowo, a Ga agricultural festival celebrated at Accra. During the festival, people spread foodstuffs in their homes to thank the... read more$164.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
Damba Dance II
Signed African Batik Collage Painting
Damba Dance II, Signed African Batik Collage Painting
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Poised on one foot, a graceful dancer whirls to a dance with the Damba tribe of northern Ghana. Dressed in a single cloth of batik, he wears beads and feathers on ankles and arms, and holds a... read more$99.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Joyous Goddess
Colorful Calabash Gourd and Glass Wall Art of Vigorous Woman
Joyous Goddess, Colorful Calabash Gourd and Glass Wall Art of Vigorous Woman
Canis Dacosta Edwards
There is a goddess living in every African woman, and Ghana's Canis Dacosta Edwards portrays this spirit in this exquisite wall art. The artisan works with diverse elements—from calabash gourds and... read more$149.99Artist: Canis Dacosta Edwards
Gossip
African Folk Art Painting
Gossip, African Folk Art Painting
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Dressed in brilliant batiks, two women pause in the busy day for a brief but animated conversation. Both laugh and commiserate with one another, gesticulating with their hands. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah... read more$74.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
The Lost Fishermen
Framed Oil Painting on Cotton and Batik Cloth from Ghana
The Lost Fishermen, Framed Oil Painting on Cotton and Batik Cloth from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Three colorfully-clad fishermen paddle hard for home in this appealing artwork from Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah in Ghana. He crafts the piece using cotton fabric and scraps of batik cloth, painted with... read more$144.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Festival Revelers
Signed Batik Painting of African Musicians from Ghana
Festival Revelers, Signed Batik Painting of African Musicians from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
A group of African musicians jam and dance at a festival in this fantastic painting from Ghana. Working with cotton calico, Emmanuel Yeboah employs the collage technique, cutting out the shapes of his... read more$119.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Good Brothers
Hand Painted Low Relief African Wall Sculpture
Good Brothers, Hand Painted Low Relief African Wall Sculpture
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
An older boy helps his younger brother climb a tree in this colorful wall sculpture by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, Carved and painted by hand, it is named Oboafopa, a Twi word meaning "good... read more$89.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
By the Roadside
African Cotton Batik Wall Art
By the Roadside, African Cotton Batik Wall Art
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
The harsh realities of every day life inspire this composition by Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. He clothes the people with colorful batik cutouts and fills-in the details with oil paints as... read more$89.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Two Lovers
Romantic Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Wall Sculpture
Two Lovers, Romantic Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Wall Sculpture
Baba Jamal
Sharing a kiss, two lovers are hand-carved from sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Baba Jamal creates this wall sculpture, decorated with embossed aluminum and beads of recycled plastic. A heart shape with... read more$137.99Artist: Baba Jamal
Love Birds
Romantic Recycled Beaded Wood Wall Sculpture
Love Birds, Romantic Recycled Beaded Wood Wall Sculpture
Baba Jamal
Depicted in colorful beads, two lovers touch their foreheads together. Ghanaian artisan Baba Jamal creates this romantic wall sculpture, which is carved by hand from sese wood. A palm tree is carved... read more$127.99Artist: Baba Jamal
Final Warriors
Handmade Silk Wall Art of African Warriors from Ghana
Final Warriors, Handmade Silk Wall Art of African Warriors from Ghana
Randy Abeka Abbam
Returning home after a victorious battle, a trio of warriors is depicted in this piece of wall art from Ghana. Randy Abeka Abbam uses colorful silk threads, carefully arranging them to create this... read more$129.99Artist: Randy Abeka Abbam
Welcome Home
Hand Carved Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Welcome Home, Hand Carved Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
You'll feel right at home with Erasmus Philip Ahorlu's colorful relief panel to greet you at the door. Ghanaian artisan hand carve the panel--which depicts a beautiful woman pouring water--from local... read more$84.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
The Way Home
Handmade Silk Wall Art of Three African Women from Ghana
The Way Home, Handmade Silk Wall Art of Three African Women from Ghana
Randy Abeka Abbam
By Ghanaian artist Randy Abeka Abbam, this piece of wall art depicts a trio of women returning home from the market with goods carried atop their heads. Abbam works with colorful silk thread... read more$134.99Artist: Randy Abeka Abbam
Water Carriers II
Handcrafted Batik Wall Art of African Women from Ghana
Water Carriers II, Handcrafted Batik Wall Art of African Women from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Crafted by hand with cotton calico and paper, this striking piece of wall art displays the creative mind of Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. The Ghanaian artisan combines colorful batik motifs with... read more$117.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Apatampa Dancers
African Fabric Collage Wall Art
Apatampa Dancers, African Fabric Collage Wall Art
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
A pair of Apatampa dancers appears in seductive silhouettes, their bodies adorned only with colorfully printed kente cloth skirts. The drummer in batik clothing to the right creates an emotive visual... read more$119.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Milk Seller from the North I
Framed African Batik Collage
Milk Seller from the North I, Framed African Batik Collage
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
By Emmanuel Yeboah, this silhouette depicts a woman of the Fulani people, a traditionally nomadic cattle-herding culture in Northern Nigeria. As a vendor she travels with her child strapped to her... read more$129.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Kontokoli
Wood and Sand Wall Art of a Drummer from Ghana
Kontokoli, Wood and Sand Wall Art of a Drummer from Ghana
Onassis Danso Mintah
Playing on his drum, a musician from the Kontokoli tribe in Northern Ghana wears a blue and white striped top with orange pants. Onassis Danso Mintah creates this piece of wall art, which is crafted... read more$237.99Artist: Onassis Danso Mintah
Faces of the Past
Fiberglass and Orange Cotton Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Faces of the Past, Fiberglass and Orange Cotton Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Jonathan Amartey
Inspired by the faces of African history, Ghanaian artist Jonathan Amartey creates this impressive wall sculpture. Made of fiberglass given a textured, rustic finish, the face of an African royal is... read more$807.99Artist: Jonathan Amartey
The Old Village
Village Scene Wood and Sand Wall Art from Ghana
The Old Village, Village Scene Wood and Sand Wall Art from Ghana
Onassis Danso Mintah
Hanging around the old village, a group of townspeople go about their daily activities. A mother feeds her child as other villagers complete their daily chores, accompanied by farm animals. Ghanaian... read more$299.99Artist: Onassis Danso Mintah
Play Time
Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa
Play Time, Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Depicting a mother and child at play, this colorful piece of artwork is created using a mixture of traditional batik styles and creative collage techniques. West African artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh... read more$169.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Sunset Exodus
Signed Batik on Cotton Painting of Migrants from Ghana
Sunset Exodus, Signed Batik on Cotton Painting of Migrants from Ghana
Samuel Ashong
Inspired by the story of desperate migrants who traveled across the Mediterranean sea, Ghanaian artist Samuel Ashong uses the batik method to paint this touching composition, diligently applying a wax... read more$164.99Artist: Samuel Ashong
Kundun Festival
African Cotton Batik Wall Art
Kundun Festival, African Cotton Batik Wall Art
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
A simply and superbly designed collage work by Emmanuel Yeboah, portraying two local musicians dressed in traditional batik attire. They are participants in the Kundun Festival, celebrated once a year... read more$119.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Kora Player
African Mixed Media Painting
Kora Player, African Mixed Media Painting
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
The kora is a string instrument, similar to the guitar, used primarily by people of the northern region of Ghana. Here a man is portrayed with his harmonic muse, dressed in traditional batik clothing... read more$107.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah