{"product_id":"rasi-ya-mwana-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art-underwater-painting","title":"Rasi ya Mwana of the Swahili Seas - Original Mermaid 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 data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" 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 data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\" data-message-id=\"fa4145c0-920e-4a03-bc62-cb63ec843c52\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" 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 data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eAfrican Artwork: Mermaid Art Painting – Rasi ya Mwana of Manda Island (Guardian of the Coral Coast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original mermaid art painting reimagines Rasi ya Mwana, an early female ruler of the Swahili coast, as a calm and commanding presence beneath the water. Its luminous surface and layered detail create a sense of movement and light, bringing depth and quiet elegance into a space. For collectors drawn to meaningful underwater painting, it offers both history and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Original Mixed media artwork on canvas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dimensions 100 cm x  50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Created on a Stretched Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Edges are textured with floral patterns, painted and do not need framing\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 data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group  relative  -tracking-[0.015em] pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-message  relative  leading-[1.65rem]  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400  [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent  [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div\u0026gt;div\u0026gt;:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div\u0026gt;div\u0026gt;:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-cols-1 grid gap-2.5 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story behind Rasi ya Mwana\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\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b0cc1a45-cd28-4c64-957a-483d826c80d0-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\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 data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"22333f2a-9b0f-49bf-bfa9-457936495afa\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" 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\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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 data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"1170\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInspired by Swahili coastal history, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eunderwater painting\u003c\/strong\u003e honours Rasi ya Mwana, a woman remembered in regional historical reconstructions as a ruler of Manda Island between 1381–1390 AD. She is portrayed here as an ancestral ocean figure, reflecting the strength and cultural richness of the maritime world that shaped the early Swahili city-states. Built with a richly layered \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"876\"\u003etextured art\u003c\/strong\u003e surface, the piece incorporates metallic paint, fine glitter spray, and genuine 24 carat gold leaf that softly catches the light as you move around it. Blending historical memory with contemporary \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003emermaid art\u003c\/strong\u003e, the painting offers a refined tribute to feminine leadership shaped by the sea.\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 class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFor more art Black History month art, visit the “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/featuring-warrior-queens-from-africas-history\/\"\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/a\u003e” range.\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\/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\u003eJedidah enjoys researching queens from African history to find stories that resonate.   Producing a piece of artwork inspired by this historical queens brings Jedidah such joy as it keeps their stories alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch a close up video of the artwork below -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2982\/4121\/files\/mermaidart_underwaterpainting_AfricanQueenRasiyaMwanaofKenya_texturedart_Africanartwork.jpg?v=1770907424\" width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n  \u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/761afa8a7865472e9e04cc9c962affed.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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OnaiiArt by Jedidah Chick","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":56650276176249,"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_AfricanQueenRasiyaMwanaofKenya_texturedart_Africanartwork_2.png?v=1770907329","url":"https:\/\/onaiiart.com\/products\/rasi-ya-mwana-of-the-swahili-seas-mermaid-art-underwater-painting","provider":"OnaiiArt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}