Sankofa II
- Created by
- Phillips, James, American, born 1945
- Subject of
- AfriCOBRA, founded 1968
- Date
- 1997-1998
- Medium
- acrylic paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- H x W: 90 × 60 in. (228.6 × 152.4 cm)
- Diameter (Rolled): 29 1/8 in. (74 cm)
- Description
- An acrylic painting on canvas incorporating Adinkra symbols in colorful swirls and patterns. The primary colors incorporated in the design are base colors of tan, peach and sky blue, with symbols in maroon, green, light blue, yellow, white, orange and purple. Throughout the canvas, preparatory drawing lines and shapes are visible, possibly in charcoal or graphite. The painting is unstretched, with sleeves on both ends through which a dowel can be placed. The patterns and motifs used throughout the painting reflect the AfriCOBRA style or tradition. The canvas is signed by the artist at the lower left corner.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Exhibition
- Visual Art and the American Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 052
- Type
- acrylic paintings
- Topic
- Africa
- Art
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.321
- Restrictions & Rights
- © James Phillips. Permission required for use.