An evocative view into the regions of Ghana, seen through the lens of traditional artistic practices. These items, created over a time period spanning five centuries, reveal the intricate craftsmanship and cultural pride of Ghana’s master artisans.

Walking through this exhibition, visitors will discover various objects meticulously fashioned by master craftsmen and executed with pride. Ghanaian traditional art was rarely produced for art's sake. Indeed, the chief, as custodian of the culture, was charged with ensuring that excellent artistic productions were commissioned during his tenure, preserving the culture and heritage of the people.

The exhibition offers viewers an insight into the communities for whom these works were produced.

Diverse though the communities represented here may seem, threads of commonality emerge between some of the objects on display. For example, the "dolls" in the traditions of the Gas, Ewes, and Krobos exhibit shared cultural values. Artistic production related to chieftaincy is also prominently displayed, as seen in the use of the linguist’s staff across five regions of the country. These staffs assert the authority of the chief and symbolize what he stands for.

Other unique items that identify specific groups include the flutes made by the Lobi people.

Exhibits include woven kente cloths, stools, terracotta funerary heads, Akuaba dolls, wooden combs, linguist staffs, brassware such as brass weights and kuduo, and other carved functional items.

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Nubuke Foundation, Accra 2024