{"product_id":"queen-asantewaa-of-ghana-original-african-queens-artwork","title":"Queen Asantewaa of Ghana - Original African Queens Artwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jihhg-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-jihhg-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen YaaAsantewaa: The Power of Being Underestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Yaa Asantewaa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican queen wall art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e painting celebrating courage, leadership, resilience, and the extraordinary power of women who refuse to be defined by other people's expectations. Inspired by one of Ghana's most celebrated historical figures, this richly textured portrait captures Yaa Asantewaa standing proudly beside a majestic lion, symbolising courage, protection, determination, and strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in rich earth tones with atmospheric blues, warm golds, and luminous highlights, the artwork combines expressive brushwork with layered texture to create depth and movement. 24-carat gold leaf catches the light across the painting, adding a beautiful sense of richness and luminosity. The commanding composition makes this original painting a striking statement piece for a living room, hallway, bedroom, or thoughtfully curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dimensions 100 cm x 120 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Created on a Stretched Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ready to hang with painted edges and does not need framing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Signed by the artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Certificate of Authenticity Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-  Free UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1  flex  flex-col  gap-3  px-4  max-w-3xl  mx-auto  w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group  relative  -tracking-[0.015em] pb-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Queen YaaAsantewaa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the British demanded the sacred Golden Stool — a powerful symbol of Asante unity and sovereignty — Yaa Asantewaa stepped forward at a moment when the future of her kingdom was under immense threat. Around 60 years old at the time, she took on the mantle of military leadership and helped organise a resistance that successfully trapped the British Governor of the Gold Coast in the fort at Kumasi for almost three months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHer story is particularly powerful because of what it says about being underestimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePeople may look at you and think they know who you are. They may make assumptions about what you can do, how far you will go, or what you are capable of. But sometimes those assumptions cloud their judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYaa Asantewaa reminds us that people can look directly at you and still completely misjudge your strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe lion beside her represents courage, guardianship, and unwavering resolve. It reflects the strength Yaa Asantewaa showed when she stepped forward to defend her people and the sovereignty of the Asante Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThrough rich texture, expressive colour, and shimmering 24-carat gold leaf, this painting honours Yaa Asantewaa's extraordinary legacy while celebrating a message that remains deeply relevant today:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever allow someone else's perception of you to become a measure of what you are capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch a close up video of the painting below -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/JedidahChick_OnaiiArtpaintingofQueenYaaAsantewaaofGhana_texturedartAfricanQueenspaintinggoldleafpainting.jpg?v=1787596336\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n  \u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/51da11afd188444398d4a3194313e539.mp4\"\u003e\n  Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OnaiiArt by Jedidah Chick","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":64357175787897,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/JedidahChick_OnaiiArtpaintingofQueenYaaAsantewaaofGhana_texturedartAfricanQueenspaintinggoldleafpainting_2.png?v=1787605380","url":"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/products\/queen-asantewaa-of-ghana-original-african-queens-artwork","provider":"OnaiiArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}