To Be Alive Oil on Cotton African Mask Batik Collage from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-8332 A hardworking mom spins yarn

A hardworking mom spins yarn on a spindle while carrying her baby in a rebozo on her back

to my parents and to my country

A wonderful reminder of positive vibes and strong will

Graceful and beautiful

she accents the dots with 22k yellow gold plating

To Be Alive Oil on Cotton African Mask Batik Collage from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-8332 A hardworking mom spins yarnGhanaian artist Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs and creates this beautiful piece of artwork using a variety of media and methods. Yeboah creates the likeness of an African mask on calico cloth, a rustic, unrefined cotton fabric. Then, a blend of oil paint and batik patterns is applied to cardstock in a ceiba wood frame, achieving a multi layered, dimensional and eye catching piece of artwork that reflects the culture and vivid colors of West Africa.