This artwork is not an illustration—it is a declaration. It carries:

  • The Afro Comb (Hair Pick) – Crowned above the figure like a throne of identity. A visual anthem of Black resistance and heritage.
  • Ancient Ethiopian Script (Ge’ez) – Marking “Africa” and “Ethiopia,” these inscriptions serve as living language, proof of civilization older than most museums.
  • The Shield – Painted with the symbolism of sovereignty. A nod to the only African nation never colonized.
  • Crows – Perched like guardians, these figures embody ancestral protection and wisdom, spiritual messengers caught mid-watch.
  • The Traditional Wooden Set & Pillow – Grounding the divine in the domestic. A reminder that culture begins at home. Rendered in glowing golds, abyssal blues, and geometric blackwork, the painting carries with it not just Ethiopia’s beauty, but its burden—and brilliance. This is a visual manifesto, a declaration of Ethiopia’s role as the heartbeat of Africa. It is timeless —a portrait not just of a woman, but of a nation itself. Why Only 100 Prints? Why Now? Adulis Ethiopian Art has made a conscious decision: This piece will never be mass-produced. Only 100 prints will be released, each one hand-signed by Wendwesen Kebede Abera, each one a numbered relic of Ethiopia’s artistic and cultural history.
  • A Rare Collector’s Investment – As Wendwesen’s international reputation grows, these prints will become more than just art—they will become cultural artifacts.
  • A Personal Connection to Ethiopia’s Story – Owning one of these prints is owning a piece of history, a part of Ethiopia’s cultural narrative that will be passed down for generations.
  • A Private Collection for History – The original artwork will remain in Adulis Ethiopian Art’s private collection, reserved for museums, exhibitions, and historical archives as part of their worldwide effort to bring Ethiopian art to galleries, collectors, and institutions across the globe. This means that these 100 prints are the only chance for collectors to own this historic piece.

Each print:

Catalogued in Adulis’ official global archive This is more than a sale. It is an act of preservation.

Hand-signed and numbered by the artist

Accompanied by a certificate of provenance