Gideon Niikoi Kotey - "Sankofa"

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"Sankofa" a Twi expression that means 'Go back and get it!' It represents the importance of learning from the past, respecting ones roots, and avoiding arrogance. This painting dep icts an older man teaching the three younger men to learn from their past through the playing of the game 'Oware'. (A board game considered to be the national game of the Ashanti region. It is considered the oldest mankala board game in the world dating back centuries to ancient Africa, specifically the Ashanti tribe in Ghana) All products are printed on Master's edition archival paper. Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white). Acid-Free: pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time. Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils). Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified paper for sustainability. Frames are crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash and is delivered ready to hang with a plexiglass protecting your artprint. Show more