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SquareTrade © AP6.0 New Handmade African Batik: The Three Races by Theodore Shola approximately 27 x 34 inches This is an exquisite batik cloth painting exhibiting the beauty of all women. The abstract style is similar to that which influenced Picasso. The colors are breathtaking, the forms eyecatching. Each woman is lovingly rendered in beautiful hues and delicate detail. This is just a superb work! This would be a perfect gift for yourself or another who appreciates tradition and art. Please see our complete store listings; we have several other batik paintings equally as unique! Batik is a very time-consuming process which involves brushing molten wax onto a handwoven cloth which is then dipped or painted with dye. The waxed areas resist the dye. The wax is removed and the process repeated over and over for each color until just the right effect is achieved by the creator. This results in exceptional art suitable for framing. Theodore Shola, the artist, was born into the royal family of Benin. His great grandfather, Obayemi, was once the king of Benin. Theodore had a great love of the rituals and people of his country and felt the desire to demonstrate that through his batik paintings. Mr. Shola has lived in many African countries. After spending most of his childhood in Benin, he moved to Nigeria, and then finally to the Ivory Coast where he studied batik painting for 8 years. Afterwards, he escaped the turmoil in the Ivory Coast and moved to Mali, where he lives today. He now teaches younger men who have no funds for schooling the art of batik painting. This gives them income and a steady occupation. He does all this for absolutely no cost. He says, "Of the things I love, I love first of all God, and all things honest and just." Each of his paintings is a time-consuming creation with the love and insight that only someone like Mr. Shola can communicate. When you buy one of these batiks you are helping to support Theodore, his family, and his students as well. Please note that because of the handmade nature of this piece, variations may occur. This only adds to the personality and warmth! Measurements are also approximate. Please be sure to visit our shop to see our entire collection of African art and decor, batiks, baskets, telephone wire art, and fabrics! Condition: New Materials: Cotton; dyes Origin: Mali, Africa Dimensions: approximately 27 x 34 inches Terms Of Sale Payment We accept PayPal, money orders and personal checks*. *Please note that personal checks may be held for two weeks to ensure clearance before item is sent. Shipping Please see shipping calculator below for shipping charges for this item. We always ship as soon as possible, usually within 2 business days of receipt of payment. During busy times, it may be up to three days. We charge the exact shipping costs, plus enough to cover our packaging expenses. If shipping charges are computed incorrectly, we will either refund the difference (if it was an overcharge), or pay the difference ourselves (if it was an undercharge). We pack carefully and professionally, using only new boxes and plenty of cushioning. One of our customers has referred to our technique as "bomb proof!" Returns and Refunds Returns are happily (okay, just politely) accepted. Please contact us first, so we know to look for it. Then repackage the item carefully, and ship it back in any way that is easiest for you. Once it arrives, we will inspect it, and if it is in original condition, we will then refund the price paid, minus shipping, in the same manner in which it was paid. (PayPal refund for PayPal payment; personal check for checks/moneyorders.) Please note that the item must get to us in original condition and within 30 days of purchase for us to be able to honor the refund policy! Thank you for shopping Hand It To You! Our eBay StoreMore About Us Our Feedback Custom Template for Hand It To You by KangaBitt © 2006 On Apr-12-07 at 07:33:45 PDT, seller added the following information:This auction seller accepts auction payments from BidPay®! - Free for Buyers - pay using your Visa or MasterCard. Click here to pay. BidPay.com Seller BidPay ID: texturesintime
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