Exceptional vintage Ethiopian narrative painting on cloth illustrating the legendary story of the Queen of Sheba (Makeda), King Solomon, Menelik I, and the Dragon. This remarkable folk art composition is arranged in a series of hand-painted panels, each depicting a scene from the celebrated Ethiopian epic. Rendered in the traditional Ethiopian iconographic style with vivid ochre, red, black, and ivory tones, the work features Ge'ez script inscriptions accompanying each scene. Included with the artwork are handwritten identification sheets describing the sequence and meaning of each panel, adding both historical and educational significance. The painting remains mounted and professionally framed, with an original gallery label from an Illinois art gallery and frame shop on the reverse. A striking and highly decorative piece that serves equally well as fine art, cultural artifact, or conversation piece.

Perfect for collectors of African art, Ethiopian religious art, folk art, or museum-quality ethnographic pieces.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Vintage/Antique/used, unaltered, some imperfections as with use and age.
Paper scene description included

Origin:
Indonesia

Materials & Techniques:
Fabric

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Vintage/Antique/used, unaltered, some imperfections as with use and age.
Paper scene description included