{"product_id":"queen-nonesi-kafaku-of-south-africa-african-queens-textured-art","title":"Queen Nonesi kaFaku of South Africa (African Queens Textured Art)","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 class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\"\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 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\" dir=\"auto\"\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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Nonesi: The Protector of the Great House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQueen Nonesi is an original African queen wall art piece celebrating female leadership, resilience, and the power of a woman determined to protect her people. As the Great Wife of King Ngubengcuka of the abaThembu, Nonesi became a queen mother and influential political figure during a period of succession struggles and growing British colonial pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrayed alongside a majestic lion, she represents protection, courage, sovereignty, and strength. Rich earthy tones, layered texture and metallic paint create a warm, atmospheric finish, giving this original artwork a powerful presence for collectors drawn to African history and heritage-inspired art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Measures 70 x 100 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Complimentary UK local delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Edges are painted and do not need framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Please allow one week for local delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Queen Nonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Nonesi was the daughter of King Faku of the amaMpondo and became the Great Wife of King Ngubengcuka of the abaThembu around 1828. When her husband died, she played an important role in protecting the succession of her young son, Mthikrakra, and later continued to exercise political influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer story is one of strategic leadership and protection. During the devastating cattle-killing movement of 1856–57, Nonesi rejected the prophecy and prevented her people from slaughtering their cattle. 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