This stunning Ashanti movie poster is a beautiful example of African artistry, hand-painted in Ghana, West Africa. Created with oil paint on canvas, it captures the rich cultural heritage of Ghana’s mobile cinema era.
Poster and Film Details:
Film: ASHANTI - Ritual, JuJu, Black Magic Film
Artist: Painted by "Salvation" for NAME video
Dimensions: 59" x 39" (150 cm x 99 cm)
Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of wear, adding to its authenticity. Please refer to the photos.
This vibrant, hand-painted Ghanaian movie poster for the film "Ashanti" showcases the dynamic energy typical of these unique works of art. Bold, exaggerated depictions of the film's protagonists and dramatic scenes are masterfully rendered by local artists, using oil paint on recycled flour sacks.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are an iconic form of African pop culture art, originating in the 1980s when mobile cinemas became popular across Ghana. Local artists would create these posters on recycled flour sacks, advertising films in vibrant, bold styles that often embellished scenes or characters. These posters were essential for drawing crowds to screenings, as artists exercised creative freedom to include dramatic imagery, sometimes not even present in the actual films. As each poster is hand-painted, they are one-of-a-kind, reflecting both the artist's vision and the cultural context. Though many posters were damaged or destroyed after months of use, surviving pieces are now highly collectible, recognized globally for their artistic and cultural significance.
