Queen Hangbe stands beside a zebra in glowing ochres, burnt siennas and amber, the stripes sculpted so they rise from the canvas. The warm colours and tactile surface draw you close. This textured African queen painting, 100 x 120 cm, would bring warmth and character to the wall above a sofa.
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- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas
- Dimensions 100 cm x 120 cm
- Created on a Stretched Canvas
- 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 Hangbe
Hangbe ruled Dahomey, in present-day Benin, for a short time around 1716 to 1718, after the death of her twin brother, King Akaba. Accounts disagree on whether she ruled as regent or in her own right, and on whether her reign lasted months or years. She was left off the royal king lists, so much of her story survives through oral tradition. Some versions credit her with founding Dahomey's women warriors, though most scholars think this unlikely. Jedidah painted her with a zebra, using palette knife work and layered impasto for the detailed adornment and raised stripes. Her story is a reminder of how easily a woman who held power can be written out of history.
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.
Watch a close up video of the painting below -
