SOLD – African Mask – Rasta

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African Mask – Rasta
Size 8.5″ x 13.5″

African Masks from the Rasta. The Rastafari movement is a religion which worships former Ethiopian regent and emperor Haille Salassie as the second coming of Christ. It originated in Jamaica in the 1930’s and coincided with Selassie’s heroic efforts to defend his homeland against the aggressions of Benito Mussolini in the Second Italo-Abyssinian War (Abyssinia being the name for the Ethiopian Empire). Selassie’s bravery in resisting the stronger and better armed Italians, and his prominence on the world stage as a political thinker drew a cult-like following.
 
The term Rastafari derives from “Ras”, an Ethiopian word meaning head or leader, and Selassie’s birth name “Tafari Makonnen.” Hence, Rastafari means “leader Tafari”. Though Selassie never directly claimed to be a deity, the name he took upon becoming emperor hinted as much: Haille Selassie, means “Power of the Trinity.” And he poignantly passed up several opportunities to deny his own divinity, most notably on a visit to Jamaica in 1966. Selassie exercised extraordinary influence over his county’s identity, serving as its Regent from 1916 to 1930, and Emperor from 1930 to 1974 – a total of 58 years as head of state. He was extremely well traveled, and greatly increased the prestige and profile of Ethiopia on the world stage.
 
While centered in Jamaica, there are Rastafarian communities in many countries including The United States, The United Kingdom, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Japan, the Sudan, and of course Ethiopia. Rastafarian movement holds that Selassie will return one day and lead Rastafarians to a paradise in Ethiopia.
 
The Rasta masks in our collection, like most Rasta masks, feature the famous dreadlocks by which most Rastafarians can be identified. Several theories seek to explain the origin of this hairstyle, among them is that they are an imitation of the Mau Mau warriors of Kenya who created the “dreaded lock” hairstyle to frighten their enemies in battle. The name has been truncated to “dreadlock.” These African masks, made of wood in Ethiopia, are hand rubbed to a dark finish on the front and feature the ritual scarifications carved into the face of many African people. The dreadlocks are accomplished by hanging hollow pieces of Bamboo on strong strips of cloth, or sometimes leather. 
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SOLD – Break Through by Sanaa

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Break Through
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 16″ x 20″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Dance Two by Sanaa

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Dance Two
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 16″ x 20″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Lines in the Sky Four by Sanaa

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Lines in the Sky Four
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 8″ x 10″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Spot One by Sanaa

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Spot One
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 8″ x 10″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Dark Point Three by Sanaa

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Dark Point Three
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 8″ x 10″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Spot by Sanaa

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Spot
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size  8″ x 10″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Our Cicles Five by Sanaa

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Our Cicles Five
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 20″ x 16″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Lines in the Sky One by Sanaa

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Lines in the Sky One
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
FRAMED
 Size 25″ x 28″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – Our Cicles Four by Sanaa

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Our Cicles Four
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
FRAMED
 Size 24″ x 28″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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SOLD – African Mask – Dogon

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African Mask – Dogon
Size 9″ x 13″

The Dogon are an agrarian people of about 600,000 who live in the west African country of Mali and Burkina Faso. The Dogon are among the most famous iron workers in Africa. In earlier times, Dogon craftsmen had perfected methods of refining iron ore into steel, and Dogon blacksmiths were renowned for their skillfully made tools and weapons. Much of the ore refinement operations are gone now from Dogon society, the artisans relying instead on scrap steel salvaged from junk cars and railroads. 
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SOLD – Dance by Sanaa

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Dance
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 8″ x 10″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

Enjoy!

SOLD – Dark Point by Sanaa

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Dark Point
by Sanaa
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size 11″ x 14″ Approx

The art can be hung vertical or horizontal. No framing needed.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

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Wakanda – Black Panther Word Art

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Price $10  
Wakanda Word Art
by Al Todd
Offset mini print
Size 8.5′ x 11″

Our high-quality printing process gives this print/poster its eloquent and striking appearance. Printed 12 pt. cover stock, this art reproduction has a UV coating that protects the printing process and the inks for lasting beauty. This is an affordable print, enjoy!

Offered at $10

SOLD – Fire by Saana

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Fire by Saana
Original Mixed Media Art
Size 16″ x 20″ 

Art comes with hanging clips so there is no expensive framing needed.
The art can be hung vertical or horizontal.
You might want to flip the art from time to time to give the space and art a different look and feel.
Original Affordable Abstract Art. All Created by Hand.

Mixed media abstract art.

Abstract art is not necessarily an accurate representation of some visual reality. In these paintings the artists are using shapes, colors and forms to suggest their reality.

 

The art is signed Sanaa which means “Artwork” in Swahili. This signature is the umbrella identification used by this group of artists.

Enjoy!