I paint African symbols on repurposed furniture. These symbols have been used all over the African continent for over a thousand years and tell you something about the people who use them.
The black figure in the center is called a Kanaga and is from the Dogon people of Mali. It is used for a safe transition of the dead to heaven.
Item details
GTIN: 136692
Price
$350.00
Sales method
Online & onsite sale
Quantity available
1
Shipping
Self or in-person delivery
Option to pick up the product in person instead of shipping
Delivery and pickup restrictions may apply: Pick up at my studio, or will deliver for $2.00 a mile.
Refund & return policy
No exchange, no refund.
Exceptions may apply. Please message Charlene for more information.
Charlene Uresy is an African-Cuban-American, self-taught artist, born in Chicago Illinois, and living in Detroit Michigan. She paints African symbols on repurposed furniture. These symbols have been used on the African continent for over a thousand years and are known as communication expressions; they tell you something about the people who use them. Not only is Charlene creating something beautiful, she is also teaching a culture.