Queen Amanikhatashan is wrapped in Shona cloth against an abstract backdrop, her portrait built up in layers on a tall, narrow canvas. The fabric brings warmth and depth you can see up close. At 120 x 30 cm, this African queen painting suits a narrow wall, a hallway or the space between windows.
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- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas
- Dimensions 120 cm x 30 cm
- Created on a Stretched Canvas with hanging fabric
- Ready to hang with painted edges and does not need framing
- Signed by the artist
- Certificate of Authenticity Included
- Free UK delivery
The Story behind Queen Amanikhatashan
Amanikhatashan ruled the Kingdom of Kush from about AD 62 to 85. Her one documented act is a striking one: she sent Kushite cavalry to support Rome during the First Jewish-Roman War, which ran from AD 66 to 73. Beyond that, very little is recorded. Jedidah portrays her against an abstract backdrop, wrapped in fabric given to her by her mother, the kind of cloth that is part of everyday life in Zimbabwe. The painting brings together a queen of ancient Kush and a cloth from Jedidah's own home, with layered materials and a tactile surface giving the portrait depth. When so little survives of a ruler's life, a painting is one way of keeping her name in the room.
See it before you buy. Book a free private video viewing with Jedidah and see the texture, detail and true scale live from the studio. Email info@onaiiart.com or get in touch here to arrange a time.
A small thank-you: this original arrives with a ceramic coaster from Jedidah's homeware range.
Amanikhatashan, who ruled from about AD 62 to 85, is one of three Kushite queens Jedidah has painted, alongside Amanishakheto and Amantitere. All three are wrapped in cloth her mother gave her – the kind of fabric that is part of everyday life in Zimbabwe – so each painting carries a piece of home.
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