Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana 'Yaa Asantewaa' Item ID: 2677078171

Name: Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana 'Yaa Asantewaa'
Brand: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
SKU: 2677078171
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"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 War of the Golden Stool. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah pays homage to this African icon with this piece of wall art. Working with oils and batik on cotton cloth, he creates the expressive image of Yaa Asantewaa's face in creative shapes and colors. This piece arrives within a ceiba wood frame."

Item detail

0.85 lbs
Frame: 19 inches H x 12.8 inches W x 0.8 inches D
Art: 17.5 inches W x 11.5 inches H
Batik and oil on cotton
ceiba wood frame
Arrives framed
Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
Signed by the artist

Made in Ghana

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Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah

Latest Update

“It has been 12 years since I started working with Novica. This organization has helped me support my children’s education as a single father, and I’m very proud of what Novica has done for me as an artist.

“When I started art as a business, marketing was my main challenge. But since this organization helps me reach the world with my art pieces, it is no longer a problem. I have been able to inspire a lot of young talent to be able to create good art. My goal is to reach the world with my great artwork. And I say thank you for pushing me this far.”

Original Artist Story

"My name is Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. I was born in the Eastern Region of Ghana on July 3, 1956.

"I worked at a government survey department from 1981 to 1982. I was later asked to attend their Cartography College. Upon graduation I worked further, but due to lack of professional satisfaction, I left for Nigeria. That was in 1983.

"In Nigeria I worked with a sign-writing company. I started with the sign writing department but later changed to the artwork department. I polished my art skills in that department. I later worked with a company that exported African arts and crafts. We toured the whole of Nigeria buying goods. It was on one of these tours that I came across this type of artwork and fell in love with it. I suggested to the owner of the company that I make some.

"In 1993 I decided to come back home. I started working on my artwork. I sketch images on paper. I then assemble my working tools - glue, watercolor, and cloth. I sprinkle the watercolor on the paper to make it beautiful. I cut out all the sketches and make them into beautiful designs. Afterwards, I leave it to dry and then I frame it. I derive my motifs from social, cultural and historic events.

"I am a single father of two - a boy and a girl."

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Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah

Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah framed batik art

Latest Update

“It has been 12 years since I started working with Novica. This organization has helped me support my children’s education as a single father, and I’m very proud of what Novica has done for me as an artist.

“When I started art as a business, marketing was my main challenge. But since this organization helps me reach the world with my art pieces, it is no longer a problem. I have been able to inspire a lot of young talent to be able to create good art. My goal is to reach the world with my great artwork. And I say thank you for pushing me this far.”

Original Artist Story

"My name is Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah. I was born in the Eastern Region of Ghana on July 3, 1956.

"I worked at a government survey department from 1981 to 1982. I was later asked to attend their Cartography College. Upon graduation I worked further, but due to lack of professional satisfaction, I left for Nigeria. That was in 1983.

"In Nigeria I worked with a sign-writing company. I started with the sign writing department but later changed to the artwork department. I polished my art skills in that department. I later worked with a company that exported African arts and crafts. We toured the whole of Nigeria buying goods. It was on one of these tours that I came across this type of artwork and fell in love with it. I suggested to the owner of the company that I make some.

"In 1993 I decided to come back home. I started working on my artwork. I sketch images on paper. I then assemble my working tools - glue, watercolor, and cloth. I sprinkle the watercolor on the paper to make it beautiful. I cut out all the sketches and make them into beautiful designs. Afterwards, I leave it to dry and then I frame it. I derive my motifs from social, cultural and historic events.

"I am a single father of two - a boy and a girl."

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Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to stock up on calico, batik fabrics and other materials to create new works.