West African Barber’s Double-Sided Sign on Wood Panel signed NRD, 1996 triangular tiles the stone and the appearance

the stone and the appearance of the carving makes it seem more akin in nature to jade

I like them showing all of the paper

and great rough surface

but is similarly super focused

Each piece measures 7 inches long x 4 inches tall x 2 1/2" wide

West African Barber’s Double-Sided Sign on Wood Panel signed NRD, 1996 triangular tiles the stone and the appearanceI believe this original hand painted barber shop sign is most likely from Burkino Faso, and I have actually found another (featured in the virtual Museum of Uncut Funk by, I believe, the same artist that one signed with the R of NRD elaborated to spell Rasmane. West African Barber shop hairdressers signs like this, dating from the 1970s to present, have become quite collectible, and were are often made by artists specialized in making them. I love the