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17.00" x 24.00"
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19.00" x 26.00"
Tale of the Chi-Wara - Male Poster
by Everett Spruill
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Tale of the Chi-Wara - Male poster by Everett Spruill. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Image features a male antelope headdress of the Bamana people of Mali. The sculpture is danced in a ceremony celebrating the harvesting of crops. A... more
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Artist's Description
Image features a male antelope headdress of the Bamana people of Mali. The sculpture is danced in a ceremony celebrating the harvesting of crops. A Bamana folk tale depicts how the antelope taught the Bamana how to farm the land.
About Everett Spruill
Everett Spruill was born in Birmingham, Alabama 1954. Earned a degree in Business Management from Berea College, Kentucky 1976. As a youth Everett spent many afternoons at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The museum and his early exposure to classical music would prove to have a great influence on his artistic development. "Mom worked at A.G. Gastons' Lounge in the afternoon, I’d wait for her at the Museum until she got off …the Museum was my refuge and fueled my love for art. I really enjoy working with my hands, drawing and wood working projects were part of our “Industrial Education during the 60’s. I also had an ear for music so mom insisted I have voice and piano lessons". For more than 30 years Everett, a self-taught artist, has...
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Elizabeth Abbott
COOL! This takes me back to my Docent days at The OMA! Kids love the African Safari Tour and learning about the Chi Wara! :) Love Your Art! Fascinating, Groovy, and Vibrant!