• African Movie Cinema poster Ghana hand painted canvas flour sack LORD OF HOST - Tribalgh
  • African Movie Cinema poster Ghana hand painted canvas flour sack LORD OF HOST - Tribalgh
  • African Movie Cinema poster Ghana hand painted canvas flour sack LORD OF HOST - Tribalgh
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Authentic Hand-Painted LORD OF HOST Movie Poster - African Art

Authentic Hand-Painted LORD OF HOST Movie Poster - African Art

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Authentic Hand-Painted LORD OF HOST Movie Poster from Ghana

Beautiful and authentic hand-painted movie poster from Ghana, West Africa, featuring the film LORD OF HOST. This unique piece of art highlights the cultural richness and artistic traditions of African cinema.

Details for This Film and Poster:

  • Film: LORD OF HOST
  • Genre: African - Ritual - JuJu - Black magic film
  • Poster: Hand-painted in Ghana for NAME video
  • Art Size: 62 1/2" x 39" (159 cm x 99 cm)
  • Condition: Very good with a few repairs. Some paint is off and there are minor signs of wear due to usage. Please see photos for details.

This hand-painted movie poster representing "LORD OF HOST" exemplifies the unique artistic tradition of Ghanaian cinema advertising. The poster is created using vibrant colors and dynamic illustrations, painted on recycled flour sacks, showcasing the distinctive style and creativity of local Ghanaian artists.

Cultural and Artistic Significance

Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a fascinating form of African art, born from the necessity to promote mobile cinema screenings across Ghana during the 1980s. Local artists would use oil paints on recycled flour sacks to create these large, eye-catching posters. Each poster is unique, reflecting the artist's interpretation and imagination, often adding or altering scenes from the movies to make them more appealing.

This art form not only served as a means of advertisement but also as a cultural expression, capturing the essence of the films and the vibrant spirit of Ghanaian society. Despite the decline of the mobile cinema industry in the mid-1990s due to the advent of television and video, these posters remain highly collectible and are celebrated globally for their artistic value. For a deeper understanding of this art form, refer to "Extreme Canvas: Hand-Painted Movie Posters from Ghana."

For a glimpse into the history and artistry of these posters, visit TribalGH's collection of sold Ghana movie posters Archives.

Explore more about the unique tradition of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters at TribalGH's collection of Ghana movie posters.

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