This batik depicts an East African (possibly Luo) dancer accompanied by a musician playing a traditional stringed instrument, the Nyatiti, which is similar to the medieval lyre. You will be proud to own or gift this vibrant abstract artwork. Excellent gift for friends, family, young, and old, and especially that person whom is hard to buy for irrespective of the occasion.

The bare-footed musician and dancer wear colorful, full length, traditional African handprint cotton dress. Traditional music is an important and integral part of east African culture performed at many festive ceremonies, religious events, and political rallies. The Nyatiti is an eight (8) stringed instrument similar to the medieval lyre from the Luo community in Nyanza province, near Lake Victoria, Western Kenya. The Nyatiti is commonly played solo by plucking usually played with a single singer, and sometimes light percussion or bells, in praise songs.

The batik without a doubt makes a great addition to an African, cultural, or music theme / décor or as a home and office wall decoration. Kiwanuka, has a distinctive style and the nominal 17x14" (430x355mm ), signed, original abstract pastel paint and pen batik, on 100% medium to heavy cotton canvas, sells for more than $60 in the USA. We are able to offer them at moderate prices by contracting directly with the him at fair trade prices from his Ugandan and Kenyan workshops.

The batiks are produced following standard templates. Although similar, no two are identical even by the same artist. Each one is unique and an individual tapestry that will enhance the décor of your home or office.From a distance the batiks will appear to be identical, close inspection will show slight differences in color patterns and design due to the work being done free hand. Also, background colors may vary slightly from the generic listing photographs due to different batches of dyes and style of background finish.

Photographs:
A = White background.
B = Beige or natural (no dye) background.
C = Blue background with sun.
D = Gray background.
E = Green background.
F = Orange background.

If the item quantity is two ( 2) or more for any background color and you'd like to personally select your beautiful batik, write your e-mail address in the box Send photos. At least two and no more than five different photographs will be sent to you for your consideration. A small fee to cover our costs will be charged.

These batiks are very popular, if the quantity states backordered, instead of a number, for a specific size and/or background color, it is sold out. A similar product can be ordered (click on the backordered link for details) that takes six to 14 weeks. If backorder not wanted, remove the item/s from the shopping cart or at checkout.

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