Bearer of Life | Women of the Land Ghana at 70 Heritage Collection

Bearer of Life portrays a Ghanaian woman carrying a vessel upon her head as she moves through a warm, expansive landscape.

The work reflects the physical strength, balance and responsibility embedded in everyday life. The vessel becomes more than an object of labour: it symbolises water, sustenance and the essential role women play in maintaining family and community life.

Set beneath a luminous Ghanaian sky, the solitary figure stands with quiet dignity against the landscape, embodying resilience, continuity and connection to the land.

Part of Ghana at 70 Heritage Collection: Women of the Land, this painting celebrates the often-unrecorded contributions of women whose daily labour sustains generations.

Artwork Details

Year: 2026
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 30 × 46 cm
Original artwork: One-of-one original

Exhibition Delivery Notice

This original artwork forms part of the Ghana at 70 Heritage Collection and will remain with the artist for exhibition purposes until the conclusion of the planned 2027 exhibition. Shipping to the buyer will take place after the exhibition.

Copyright & Reproduction Rights

The sale includes the physical original painting only. Copyright, image rights, and reproduction rights remain with the artist, MINA | Wilhelmina Odoley Quaynor.