Tribalgh
Hand-Painted Ghana Telecom Sign – JJ Comm. Center Art Board
Hand-Painted Ghana Telecom Sign – JJ Comm. Center Art Board
Item number:
SKU:SD-30803
Check shipping cost
Check shipping cost
Standard shipping cost for this item is $ 24.95
Insured "AIR MAIL" anywhere in the world.
Delivery time for Europe is 7-14 working days.
Delivery time for USA and the rest of the World is 14-21 working days.
We combine shipping on multiple purchases!
DHL option available for faster delivery ( 2 - 4 working days ) to all over the world.
During your checkout you will be able to see cost and select DHL option.
FREE upgrade to DHL for orders over $ 200
Couldn't load pickup availability
Hand-Painted Ghana Shop Sign – JJ Comm. Center Telecom Sign
This striking hand-painted Ghana shop sign is an authentic and original piece representing the iconic Telecom signs used across Ghana. Created with rich oil paints on sturdy plywood, it vividly depicts a man happily chatting on a mobile phone—a common scene in small local businesses offering telephone services across West Africa.
The sign reads “JJ COMM. CET.” and was painted by a skilled Ghanaian sign artist with deep attention to detail, highlighted by the expressive portrait and the symbolic pair of scissors on the forehead. These signs are essential identifiers for communication centers that once served as public hubs for calls before the widespread adoption of mobile phones.
- Size: 24 1/4" x 16" (61 cm x 40 cm)
- Medium: Oil on Plywood
The condition reflects its authentic usage—expect visible wear, areas with missing paint, and minor repairs that add character and history to the piece.
What Are Ghana Shop Signs?
Ghana shop signs are more than just advertisements—they are vibrant, hand-crafted artworks that represent small business culture in West Africa. Known also as Ghana barber signs, car doctors signs, herbalist doctor signs, and general food staff signs, each is uniquely painted to attract attention and communicate the service offered through bold colors and stylized imagery.
These signs are traditionally painted by local artists using oil paints on recycled wood or metal. The artistry blends humor, realism, and visual storytelling, making each piece one-of-a-kind. In a place where not everyone can read, these visual cues become vital tools for small businesses to thrive and be recognized in their communities. By collecting or displaying these signs, you're preserving a crucial piece of African urban heritage and celebrating the creativity that fuels grassroots enterprise in Ghana and across West Africa.
Explore more hand-painted Ghana movie posters for sale, or discover our archives of sold posters at TribalGH.
Share
