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Batik Cotton Parrot-Themed Wall Hanging, "Akoo"

Name: Batik Cotton Parrot-Themed Wall Hanging, 'Akoo'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 404120
Price: 80.48 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (27 reviews)

Product ID: 404120

by K. Baka (27)

The brightly colored parrot on K. Baka's vivid wall hanging is sure to bring life into any room. The Ghanaian artisan crafts the design on 100% cotton... more

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The brightly colored parrot on K. Baka's vivid wall hanging is sure to bring life into any room. The Ghanaian artisan crafts the design on 100% cotton cloth, coloring the fabric with batik, a resist dyeing method that uses wax to block the flow of color to certain areas. The artisan calls his creation Akoo, the Ghanaian Ga word for "parrot."

45 grams
1.59 oz

27.5" L x 13.75" W
27.5" L x 13.75" W

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US/Imperial

100% cotton
Display rod not included
Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
Signed by the artist
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 404120

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K. Baka

West Africa

Paintings and batik art

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Sue

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May 06, 2025

“Very happy.”

Sister Sister is the focal point during my morning tea. (Very happy, thank you.)

Purchased Item Sister Sister, Painted Figurative Wall Hanging

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Patricia

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Feb 01, 2024

“Extremely incorrect measurementss”

Description listed 20 by 68, but i was sent 7 x 58. Very, very disappointed.

Purchased Item Golden Moonlight Village, Signed Ghanaian Cotton Batik Shawl in Brown and Gold

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Patricia

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Feb 01, 2024

“Measurements accurate”

A bit overpriced.

Purchased Item Golden Gye Nyame, Signed Ghanaian Batik Adinkra Scarf in Brown and Gold

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Microcredit Financing

K. Baka has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1000 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of dyes and cotton fabric for continued production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

K. Baka Paintings and batik art

(27)

"For my paintings, many a time I see them in dreams and visions before I actually paint them. So in the morning I organise my materials and start painting."

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