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Green and dark hues come together in Ghana's K. Baka's newest design. Working on cotton, the artisan paints a traditional African mask on a wall hanging, creating a mystic piece of art that also carries a little piece of the artist's culture.

Tradition and imagination are present in Ghanaian artist K. Baka's latest work. Working on cotton, the artisan creates a wall hanging featuring an African mask, all in a traditional palette of yellow and black tones. As the final touch, the artist titles his creation Borkoor, meaning “slowly” in the Akan language.

According to the beliefs of most pre-Hispanic cultures, a smiling sun warms the earth for life to be born and renewed. Georgina Cabrera incorporates Aztec motifs such as maize, flowers, priests, and warriors in kaleidoscopic alignment, blending her own ingenuity, her family's trade, and her country's tradition. Accents of color brighten the ceramic piece, making it the essential adornment for a patio or garden.

Based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Cabrera works with a special clay sent to her by her relatives from her natal Otumba. The clay comprises of three different types of clay blended with plumilla (the flower from reeds along the local riverbanks). Once the clay has taken form, it is left to dry in the sun for up to five days before baking at approximately 450° C. Finally, Cabrera uses acrylics to hand-paint the piece, providing the adequate accents for the viewer to appreciate the impressive symbols of a long admired civilization.

A proud Cabrera states: "I love to transmit my ideas through my products for people to get to know my work."

Ghanaian artist K. Baka handcrafts a stunning cotton wall hanging, drawing inspiration from the traditional masks of his culture. Using a palette of black and green tones, the artisan creates each little detail, titling the work Bisa, meaning “ask” in the Akan language.

Ghana's K. Baka puts all his expertise into a captivating cotton wall hanging, drawing inspiration from his heritage. Working with a palette of black and blue hues, the artisan crafts every detail of the artwork, adding a mystic vibe to the piece.

Tradition and creativity come together in Ghanaian artist K. Baka's latest creation. Working on cotton, the artisan crafts a wall hanging featuring an African mask, all in a traditional palette of yellow and black tones for a captivating look.