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Brittany Sheldon’s detailed narrative takes readers into communities in northern Ghana where women collaborate to paint the walls of their homes. Based on years of close observation, participation, and discussions with women artists, she shares the history of their practice, and dozens of photographs document how the artists have maintained traditional approaches while introducing new elements. The use of locally significant symbols illustrates women’s roles and proper behavior. Their art is also intertwined with local architecture, as the designs reinforce exterior walls and beautify interior rooms. The book is a significant contribution to African women’s art, their agency as artists, and the history of their practice. -- Kathleen Sheldon, University of California, Los Angeles

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Brittany Sheldon is lecturer at Cal Poly Humboldt in the Art + Film Department.

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