Dipo Girl / Initiation / African Art / African Painting / Nude Art / Nude

Artist- Dio. Papadopoulos Item- Original hand made ink drawing on card Item- not framed original work is 10 x 15 inches. Ships- From artist studio/ Will arrive in a protective case/ tube Signed on the back and front √ Certificate of authenticity Signed -on the front and back A teen girl dresses in beaded necklace and waistbands, shyly baring her budding breast as she await the beginning of an initiation ceremony. This is a West African puberty rite in Kroboland in Eastern Ghana, when young maidens undergo several training to be better women (wifes) , learning how to cook, how to talk etc and reveal their breasts as a sign that they are ready for marriage and can nurse their children. Dipo is a Ghanaian traditional festival celebrated by the people of Odumase in the Eastern region of Ghana. The festival is celebrated in the month of April every year. The festival is used to usher into puberty, girls who are virgins and it signifies that a lady, who partakes in it, is of age to be married. FREE SHIPPING *Free Regular Shipping for all items + tracking code Estimated delivery period 14 – 28 working days **For express shipping arrange with the artist   I ship out your artworks within 1-2 business days after I receive your payment. Once shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details The artwork will be shipped fully insured and packaged with the greatest care. I will send all shipments to your email address that you provide, therefore, please make sure your address or email is correct. Please add Telephone number to the shipping details Please feel free to ask any questions if needed e-mail - info@artofdio.com