A documentation of artefacts in customs division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). a case study in selected customs divisions

Abstract

The study seeks to generally document the artefacts used by the Customs Division of GRA, its implications and roles these visual arts play in the Customs Division. The research employed the qualitative approach, using the descriptive research design for the study in the description, analysis and interpretation of data collection. Data collected for the study were used to give a comprehensive pictorial illustration with summary of the analysis and interpretation in a form of text to address the research objectives, using figures and description with detailed physical identification to draw conclusions. The identified artefacts were in the areas of graphic designs, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, leather, body arts and jewellery, which were discussed into details with its implication and roles played in the service of the Customs Division. The major findings of this study reveal that, visual arts have been a supportive backbone to the customs division which is imbedded with aesthetic representation, national significance, values, and hidden philosophical significance that needs to be uncovered for the study of art appreciation and knowledge acquisition. The study concludes that, the identified artefacts should be appropriately documented for knowledge’s sake, since it thrives the beauty of art in the Customs Division and are inseparable which cannot be overemphasized. It is recommended that authority and stakeholders should put in place the needed arrangements to increase education on these artefacts. This should be done to ensure that the Ghanaian society benefits from the study being documented with the aid of teaching and knowledge acquisition.