A merchant woman rests her head on her knees; slow sales have her in despair. Nonetheless, she hopes for clients to purchase the fruit so she can bring home the things her family needs. Ishmael Ofosu Legrand-Sawyer portrays the young woman with empathy and compassion, surrounding her with Ghana's traditional adinkra symbols. To the left, the powerful gye nyame means except God. To the right, a comb, or duafe represents beauty and hygiene.
