The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.
--Augustine (354-430)
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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic, Oil, Water Color, Ink. Only a few of the words synonymous with Art. And in this case- African art. Viewing only one category would be like knowing only one flavor of ice cream, or only one form of music. Just like sunsets have many hues and shades: - Art has many genres. Click on our partner, Expressions of Africa's site, to view and/or purchase the exquisite African art, now featuring Ghanaian artists at: http://www.expressionsofafrica.com/Gallery.htm Sculptures. Below are examples of "treasures" from the countries we visit. Sculptures such as the ones below were purchased directly from the artists at the country of origin. | |||||||||
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Stools.Ashanti stools make practical and decorative furniture for the home or office. Maame Koranchee can custom stain the piece to match the décor and artwork in your home or office. To view the various motifs and designs, click here (Adobe PDF Format ). Not only are Ashanti stools practical everyday furniture used by the average Ghanaian, but also they are also associated with royalty and have spiritual significance. The three stools depicted here represent the various themes employed in designing Ashanti stools:
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Each piece is hand-carved from a single block of strong and durable ebony wood. The stools traditionally have crescent-shaped seats, flat bases and complex support structures, existing in many designs and symbolic meanings such as the Adinkra motifs. The names and meanings of Adinkra symbols are derived either from a proverb, a historical event, human attitude, animal behavior, plant life, forms and shapes of inanimate and man-made objects. The motifs are graphically rendered in stylized geometric shapes. | |||||||||
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