Medium/Materials: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions
19 7/10 × 29 1/2 × 2 in
50 × 75 × 5 cm
 
 
“Akan Trumpet Players” celebrates the vibrant heritage of Ghana’s Akan people, capturing a ceremonial moment where music and tradition intertwine. Two figures, draped in richly patterned cloths, lift massive ivory-toned trumpets to their lips, their faces reflecting both concentration and reverence. The textured background displays the community spirit with large chief’s umbrellas silhouetted in the distance—while the muted sky heightens the visual impact of the players’ attire. With each controlled breath,
the resonant horn calls echo a legacy handed down through generations. In this painting, the rhythmic pulse of Akan culture rings out, reminding us of the power of music to unite, honour, and preserve communal identity.
Artwork will be shipped in box within UK. Artwork will be removed from frame and sent in tube for buyer to reframe if shipping internationally