Binta In Living Color
LIMIT EDT
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist · Free shipping
Size: 16"x20" | Edition: 25 |
Size: Approximately 24"x30" | EDT 15 | $900
In this vibrant and intimate portrayal, we meet "Binta," a young woman who embodies the timeless beauty of the Fulani. The artist has taken great care to highlight the intricate details that signify her cultural identity: the delicate `tattun` (facial tattoos) that trace her lineage, the gleaming gold jewelry that whispers of family wealth, and the elaborate, plaited hairstyle that is itself a work of art.
She represents the next generation of a proud, semi-nomadic people. While her elders hold the memories of past journeys, she embodies the promise of future ones. This painting captures a moment of quiet contemplation—a silent dialogue between an ancestral past and an unfolding future. It is a celebration of youth, beauty, and the living, breathing culture of the Fulani people.
