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"Braiding Hair" Batik - Mali
Retail: $56.95
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Item Number: AC-B015AI
Country Part No: AC-B015-AI
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"Braiding Hair" Batik - Batik Painting - Mali
An African scene brought to life. Display the
subtle beauty of African women and this proud heritage with the
'Braiding Hair' batik. Gives an illustrious display of African culture
and atmosphere. Hand-made in Mali. 27"X38"
| Meet the artist:
Theodore Asshola
Theodore Asshola 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.
Theodore 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 eight years.
Afterwards, he escaped the turmoil in Ivory Coast and moved to Mali,
where he lives today.
The wonderful thing about Theodore is that he is
more than a painter, he is a humanitarian. He now teaches younger men
who have no funds for schooling the art of batik painting. This gives
them an income and a steady occupation. He does all this for absolutely no
cost.
Theodore was married in 1982. He has six children,
three boys and three girls; ages 4 to 18. Theodore 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 Theodore can communicate. Be part
of the magic and artistry by owning or selling Theodore's signature
artwork. Each piece transforms any room into an African haven. Every
time you buy one of these batiks you are helping to support Theodore, and
his students as well.
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Theodore Asshola outside of his
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