Ethiopian Warrior Print

His brow furrows in the burning East African sun as his superior adorns his temple with dyed clay as he prepares for battle. The ostrich feathers which line his crown symbolize bravery and strength. The nervous determination on the face of this Ethiopian Warrior is what inspired me to create his portrait. I felt I must apply the warrior’s face and body paint with my own fingers in order to achieve the most realistic effect possible. Surrounding the image lie thirty different hand-painted Adrinka symbols which I believe convey the characteristics of a good warrior. Notice how the color and placing of each symbol corresponds with the nearest section of the portrait. This original, hand-painted masterpiece is carefully glossed and varnished for maximum resistance to heat, moisture and UV light so that your investment in fine art appreciates over time. All hanging hardware is included and installed so that Ethiopian Warrior is ready for display. Translation of Adrinka Tribal Symbols in order from upper left, counter clock-wise to upper right. DAME – DAME : Intelligence and ingenuity BOA ME NA ME MMOA WO : Cooperation and interdependence PEMPAMSIE : Readiness, steadfastness, and hardiness NEA ONNIM NO SUA A, OHU : Knowledge, life-long education and continued quest for knowledge MATE MASIE : Wisdom, knowledge and prudence FAWOHODIE : Independence, freedom and emancipation ESE NE TEKREMA : Friendship and interdependence AKOMA NTOSO : Understanding and agreement ONYANKOPON ADOM NTI BIRIBIARA BEYE YIE : Providence, faith in God and hope AYA : Endurance and resourcefulness SESA WO SUBAN : Transformation of character SANKOFA : Learning from the past (My favourite) BI NKA BI : Peace and harmony NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO : Hope ANANSE NTONTAN : Wisdom, creativity and complexity WOFORO DUA PA A : Support, cooperation and encouragement NYANSAPO : Patience and intelligence KWATAKYE ATIKO : Bravery and valor DENKYEM : Adaptability ADINKRAHENE : Greatness, charisma and leadership NYAME NTI : Faith and trust in God AKOMA : Tolerance NYAME NNWU NA MAWU : God’s omnipresence and the eternal soul of man after death WO NSA DA MU A : Democracy, participatory government and pluralism MPATAPO : Reconciliation and pacification NYAME DUA : God’s protection HWE MU DUA : Striving for the best quality through measurement HYE WON HYE : Endurance and imperishability MMERE DANE : Realization that time changes as life goes on NYAME YE OHENE : Majesty and supremacy of God

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.