{"product_id":"mwana-kupona-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art","title":"Mwana Kupona of the Swahili Seas - Original Mermaid Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee it before you buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch here\u003c\/a\u003e to arrange a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Artwork: Mermaid Art Painting – Mwana Kupona of Pate Island (The Oceanic Matriarch)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original mermaid art painting is inspired by Mwana Kupona, a revered Swahili poet whose words have endured for generations. Reimagined beneath the water, she becomes a serene symbol of wisdom, femininity, and cultural memory. Its luminous finish and layered surface make it a thoughtful underwater painting with a refined presence in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dimensions 100 cm x  50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Created on a Stretched Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Edges are textured with floral patterns, painted and do not need framing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Signed by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Certificate of Authenticity Included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-  Free UK delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Mwana Kupona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the life of Mwana Kupona of Pate Island, this \u003cstrong\u003eunderwater painting\u003c\/strong\u003e honours a woman whose 1858 poem remains one of the most important works of female-authored Swahili literature. Written for her daughter in the final days of her life, her words offered guidance on faith, womanhood, and love, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates along the East African coast. In this \u003cstrong\u003etextured art\u003c\/strong\u003e piece, she is portrayed as a regal ocean presence, representing wisdom passed quietly through generations. Metallic paint, fine glitter spray, and genuine 24 carat gold leaf are layered into the surface, allowing the \u003cstrong\u003emermaid art\u003c\/strong\u003e to catch the light softly and reveal a sense of depth, movement, and enduring grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo see more of Jedidah's African queens, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/collections\/out-of-africa-inspired-by-african-queens-and-heritage\"\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJedidah enjoys researching queens from African history to find stories that resonate. Creating artwork inspired by these historical queens brings her joy, as it keeps their stories alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch a close up video of the artwork below -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/20260207_140607.jpg?v=1770904921\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/85f860733369402bb516c2f19e6370a4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n  Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OnaiiArt by Jedidah Chick","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":56601057952121,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/mermaidart_underwaterpainting_AfricanQueenMwanaKuponaofKenya_texturedart_Africanartwork_2.png?v=1770906322","url":"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/products\/mwana-kupona-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art","provider":"OnaiiArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}