Drawing on Culture: West Africa

Drawing on Culture: West Africa is the first in a series of artworks that explore various cultures from around the world, based on my travels in those places.

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Imam Singer/Drummer

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Imam Singer/Drummer - 14x17” pencil on bristol by Dave Kobrenski. In the village, there was a huge celebration one day honoring the chief 40 days after his death, as was the custom. The festival was interesting to me on many levels, not the least of which being that it was a display of the unique co-existence found here of traditional “animist” beliefs and Islamic practices. Muslims and non-Muslims gathered together to celebrate with music and dancing. In this drawing, an Imam leads a group of dancers in song, keeping time with the traditional tama drum (sometimes called the “talking” drum for its ability to “talk” as the player squeezes the drum to change its pitch).

Imam Singer/Drummer

14x17” pencil on bristol by Dave Kobrenski. In the village, there was a huge celebration one day honoring the chief 40 days after his death, as was the custom. The festival was interesting to me on many levels, not the least of which being that it was a display of the unique co-existence found here of traditional “animist” beliefs and Islamic practices. Muslims and non-Muslims gathered together to celebrate with music and dancing. In this drawing, an Imam leads a group of dancers in song, keeping time with the traditional tama drum (sometimes called the “talking” drum for its ability to “talk” as the player squeezes the drum to change its pitch).

$1,795.00

Original artwork.
“Imam Drummer” - 14 x 17 in. (36 x 43 cm), graphite on bristol.

One of a kind, original fine art. Artwork ships direct from artist.

Thank you for your support! — Dave

Payment:

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Shipping:

  • Artwork is shipped flat in durable packaging to ensure no damage to artwork.
  • Please allow 5-7 days for me to prepare, package, and ship your new artwork.
  • Unless already framed, artwork comes lightly mounted on archival foam core with linen tape.
  • Free shipping for orders over $250!

Any further questions, contact me here. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have.

$99.00

Limited Edition Fine Art Print*
Only 25 prints available.
Signed and numbered by the artist.

Print Size: 14 x 18 in (36 x 46 cm)
Edition Size: Limited to 25 archival fine art prints, signed and numbered.
Material: Museum-quality print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 Fine Art Paper
Authenticity: Limited edition prints are accompanied by a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

*Limited edition prints are not reprinted once the edition is sold out.

Thank you for your support! — Dave

Limited Edition Fine art print of Imam Drummer

  • Museum-quality print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 Fine Art Paper;
  • printed using Epson Stylus 9900 Pro wide-format printer with 10-color ink technology;
  • Epson UltraChrome K3 and HDR archival inks for superior color expression;

About the paper: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 Fine Art Paper

  • Heavy, bright white, smooth matte surface
  • Meets the highest industry standards regarding density, color gamut, color graduation and image sharpness.
  • 308gsm weight, 19 mil thickness
  • 100% rag, 98% Opacity
  • Acid free, lightfast, and extremely resistant to aging (100+ years)

More info:

  • Please allow 7-10 days for packaging and shipping (plus transit time).
  • Prints include a 1-inch white border to allow for matting/framing.
  • Prints are shipped flat and come lightly mounted on archival foam core with linen tape, ready to be framed.

Shipping:

  • For all prints, I provide a flat-rate shipping of $10 in the USA via UPS Ground.
  • I ship anywhere else in the world for an additional small fee (calculated at checkout).
  • Free shipping for orders over $250! (Over $300 for international orders)

Any further questions, contact me here. I personally oversee all print orders and am happy to answer any questions that you may have.

About the Author

About the Author

Dave Kobrenski is an artist, musician, and author of the book Djoliba Crossing, as well as the artist behind the Drawing on Culture series. You can learn more about his latest projects here, or feel free to contact him here.