{"product_id":"mwana-tau-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art","title":"Mwana Tau 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 Tau of Siyu (The Tidal Matriarch)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original mermaid art painting honours Mwana Tau, a woman remembered in the oral traditions of the Swahili coast. Suspended beneath the water, she is portrayed with a quiet strength that brings depth and elegance to a space. The luminous finish and layered surface create a striking underwater painting for collectors drawn to meaningful art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Measures 100 x 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Mixed media artwork on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Complimentary UK local delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Edges are textured with floral patterns, painted and do not need framing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-  Please allow one week for local delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-  Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Mwana Tau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the oral history of Siyu on Pate Island, this \u003cstrong\u003eunderwater painting\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the enduring presence of women within Swahili coastal society. Mwana Tau is remembered in local memory as a woman of quiet strength, representing the influence many women held through cultural stewardship, community, and resilience along the East African coast. She is shown moving with the current, her flowing fabrics and reflective expression suggesting both grace and inner resolve. Built as richly layered \u003cstrong\u003etextured art\u003c\/strong\u003e, the piece combines metallic paint, delicate glitter spray, and genuine 24 carat gold leaf that catches the light as you move around it. By blending memory with contemporary \u003cstrong\u003emermaid art\u003c\/strong\u003e, the painting becomes a tribute to feminine strength carried quietly through generations.\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_140013.jpg?v=1770908057\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/ad7fe29e47074116af5b191d479a3bb5.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":56650218406265,"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_AfricanQueenMwanaTauofKenya_texturedart_Africanartwork_6.png?v=1770906740","url":"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/products\/mwana-tau-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art","provider":"OnaiiArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}