Red Cultural Painting of People from Ghana 'Hierarcy of Ashanti Chieftancy'

Description

A group of Ashanti chieftains are depicted in warm hues in this painting by Ghana's Luqman Boateng. According to Ashanti traditions, nana, or chieftans, all fulfill specific roles within their individual tribes. Working in the expressionist style, the artist paints the assembled chieftains wearing elegant headdresses.

Acrylic on canvas
1.23 lbs
43 inches W x 30 inches H

Made in Ghana

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Red Cultural Painting of People from Ghana

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