West African Barber’s Double-Sided Sign on Wood Panel signed NRD, 1996 triangular tiles Anna and Katie Intemann

Anna and Katie Intemann

but also a nice one to hang in the entry with "Open House" showing as a sign of welcome and also open-mindedness (or turn it to Auction when you are fed up with it all

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

and great rough surface

smaller 2 7/8" x 3" on card

West African Barber’s Double-Sided Sign on Wood Panel signed NRD, 1996 triangular tiles Anna and Katie IntemannI 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