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Maker:
Afewerq Mengesha  Search this
Medium:
Paint on canvas
Dimensions:
H x W: 151 x 97.5 cm (59 7/16 x 38 3/8 in.)
Type:
Painting
Geography:
Ethiopia
Date:
Mid-20th century
Description:
Painting on canvas of the story of Solomon and Sheba divided by red bands into 12 rows of 6 squares each. Each panel identified by inscription in white lozenge on top center of red band.
Provenance:
Joseph and Patricia Brumit, Sun City West, 1968 - 2004
Exhibition History:
Heroes: Principles of African Greatness, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., November 16, 2019–October 3, 2021
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Topic:
equestrian  Search this
Writing  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Joseph and Patricia Brumit
Object number:
2004-7-61
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7793991c3-d297-414f-bc1b-d1a5983e91d3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2004-7-61