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Palento Hair Cut – Hand-Painted Ghana Barber Shop Sign Art
Palento Hair Cut – Hand-Painted Ghana Barber Shop Sign Art
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Palento Hair Cut – Original Hand-Painted Ghana Barber Shop Sign
This bold and striking hand-painted Ghana shop sign is an authentic artifact from the vibrant street-side salons of West Africa. Featuring a lifelike portrait of a confident gentleman with a clean, classic cut, this signboard advertises the “Palento Hair Cut” service, a popular style among Ghanaian men.
Painted using oil on plywood, the sign showcases the incredible artistry and functionality of traditional Ghana barber signs. Signs like these were essential tools for business visibility in local communities—visually communicating available services with no need for words.
- Size: 24" x 15 1/4" (60 cm x 38 cm)
- Medium: Oil paint on plywood
- Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of wear, minor paint loss, scratches, and some repairs due to age and outdoor usage
This piece is perfect for collectors of African art, graphic design enthusiasts, and those passionate about vintage advertising and street culture. It's more than a sign—it's a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of Ghana's local barbers.
About Ghana Hand-Painted Shop Signs
Ghana barber signs and shop boards are an iconic form of functional folk art in West Africa. Handcrafted by local artists, these signs use bright colors, bold portraits, and stylized fonts to advertise everyday services ranging from barbers and herbalists to mechanics and food vendors. Crafted on wood using oil paint, these signs are often customized with names of the businesses and artistic interpretations of their services.
The tradition of hand-painted signs in Ghana dates back decades and remains a key promotional method for small enterprises that may not have access to digital or print advertising. Artists use their brushes to tell stories, grab attention, and instill trust. Each sign is unique, making them highly collectible pieces of African street art. These signs help preserve cultural identity and support local craftsmanship, even as modern signage grows in popularity.
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