Product Description
Batik wall hanging, Proud African Elephant: Home & Kitchen. Also, many art students come to me for brushing or polishing. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. An African elephant walks proudly past quiet village homes in a glowing landscape. Working in batik, K. Baka depicts the regal beast in a beautiful wall hanging. In Ghana, a saying acknowledges the creature's strength: When two elephants fight, it's the earth that suffers. Artisan Info: Artist K. Baka has been featured in Red Herring magazine. My name is Kwabena Kufuor Afriyie-Addo Jr. (also known as K. Baka). I was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1968 in the eastern region of Ghana. My father is Benjamin Kwabena Kufuor Afriyie-Addo and my mother is Nancy Afriyie-Addo. When I was a child, I used to draw a lot. I was so interested in art that in school it was the subject I got the highest marks for. Actually, it was a gift - a talent. I later entered art college for a three year diploma in art. That was from 1990 to 1993. After graduation, I established my shop in the house. While in school, I was painting and selling, so after school I did not need to undergo any brush-up or polishing. I do paintings, craftwork, billboards, screen-printing and signboards. In 1997, I had 20 students whom I taught painting, batik, and textile making. Presently I have two apprentices.
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
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