{"product_id":"queen-nzinga-of-angola-african-queens-textured-art","title":"Queen Nzinga of Angola  (African Queens Textured 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\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Nzinga – The Strategist Queen of Ndongo and Matamba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen Nzinga\u003c\/em\u003e is an original \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican queen wall art\u003c\/strong\u003e piece celebrating one of Africa's most remarkable leaders. Standing confidently beside a lion, she embodies courage, resilience, and unwavering determination, creating a striking focal point for a hallway, living room, or boutique interior styling space. Rich textures, warm earth tones, and symbolic detail give the painting a powerful yet timeless presence.\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- Measures 100 x 120 cm\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Queen Nzinga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Queen Nzinga (also known as Njinga Mbande) of Ndongo and Matamba (present-day Angola), this \u003cstrong\u003ecultural portrait painting\u003c\/strong\u003e honours one of Africa's greatest strategists and diplomats. During the seventeenth century, she fiercely defended her kingdoms against Portuguese expansion, using diplomacy, military leadership, and carefully forged alliances to protect her people and preserve their independence. Even after being forced from her homeland, she rebuilt her power in Matamba, creating a thriving kingdom that negotiated with European powers on equal terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJedidah was particularly drawn to the historical tradition of Mbundu body marking, because surviving Mbundu artworks show distinctive scarification patterns. So although the marks in this painting aren't intended to reproduce one specific historical symbol, they are inspired by that broader Angolan visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion symbolises the courage, resilience, and quiet authority that defined her reign. Through richly layered textures and warm, earthy tones, this painting celebrates a woman whose legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us that true strength is not measured by power alone, but by the determination to stand firm in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the painting process and listen to Jedidah speaking below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/QueenNzinga_QueenNzhingaofAngolaJedidahChickOnaiiArt_AfricanArtwork_AfricanQueens_Texturedart_2.jpg?v=1787163809\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/82a1cf4ff1d14387886e1e9def7cd786.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":64140760711545,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/QueenNzinga_QueenNzhingaofAngolaJedidahChickOnaiiArt_AfricanArtwork_AfricanQueens_Texturedart._2.png?v=1787164274","url":"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/products\/queen-nzinga-of-angola-african-queens-textured-art","provider":"OnaiiArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}