McGaw Graphics and NOVICA Southwestern Artwork

Eternal guests at every celebration, wind and string instruments provide joyous relief with their inviting melodies. "I present to you 'Horn and String Players,' which are the traditional Ghanaian musical instruments used by the people from the north." The artist recalls the musical feast with oil paints and fabrics of batik on calico.

Arrives with a ceiba wood frame.

• Dimension - 13.5" H x 19.25" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.64
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives framed
• West Africa

Dressed in a grass skirt, a woman bends down to collect water and fill her bowl. "In some villages throughout Ghana, the main source of water is usually from a lake or riverside," says K. Baka as he reveals his inspiration. Working with acrylics, he paints the portrait of this beautiful woman with respectful artistry.

• Dimension - 3.9" W x 7" H
• Weight - 0.09
• Color - Blue
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• West Africa

Beautifully balanced, this colorful threadwork composition depicts two West African men in traditional dress blowing large horns. Ghana's Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin crafts the artwork, carefully placing slender silk threads on board to create the composition. The artwork makes a vibrant accent for any space.

• Dimension :-15.25" W x 11" H
• Weight :-0.35 lbs
• Material :-Silk Thread On Chipboard
• Color :-Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Arrives unframed

Hand carved in teakwood and ivory darabela wood by Thai artisan Amporn, this piece depicts the sweet and special bond between a mother and child elephant as they walk close to each other. Because these pieces are carved by hand, size and shape may vary slightly.

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 accompanying her. The painting's bold patterns and warm colors will make a lively addition to any room.

• Dimension :-20" W x 26" H
• Weight :-0.64 lbs
• Material :-100% Cotton, Cardboard Mat
• Color :-Assorted
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included

Add character to your meal preparation with this linen black cotton apron. The apron is printed in a semi-transparent white ink with multiple images of naga, a mythical serpent from Buddhist mythology. Designed by Thanyarat Sananpanich of Thailand, the apron ties at the back of the waist and has two open pockets in the front.

Samuel Ashong designs and creates this unique cotton print using a traditional wax-dyeing technique called batik. Wax is applied to the areas that should stay un-dyed and the rest of the material is dyed, giving every print a unique patterned design. This print depicts three young women carrying pans on their head and is a representation of the young women who migrate to the capital city of Ghana for work. The artwork is signed by the artist.

• Dimension :-26" W x 20" H
• Weight :-0.65 lbs
• Material :-100% Cotton, Cardstock Mat
• Color :-Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
• Mat included

The silhouette of a Nigerian Fulani woman balances a gourd filled with milk atop her head, with a child strapped to her back in this folk art painting. Atop her head rests an artistically-portrayed calabash gourd filled with milk. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Yeboah creates this fantastic composition using oil paint on tri-colored batik calico cloth. The painting arrives with a ceiba wood frame.

• Dimension :-13" W x 28.5" H x 0.8" D
• Weight :-1.19 lbs
• Material :-Oil And Batik On Calico, Ceiba Wood Frame
• Color :-Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives framed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

'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.

• Dimension :-26" W x 22" H
• Weight :-0.64 lbs
• Material :-Dyes On Cotton, Cardstock Mat
• Color :-Yellow
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included

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 gods for a bumper harvest. Ashong paints this composition with tones of yellow and orange, applying a wax resist to cotton calico before adding dyes. He adds that Homowo is similar to the Jewish tradition of Passover, attributed to the Ga people's migration from Israel.

• Dimension :-22" W x 26" H
• Weight :-0.64 lbs
• Material :-Dyes On Cotton, Cardstock Mat
• Color :-Orange
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Mat included