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πΌοΈ Ethiopian Solomon & Sheba Storyboard Painting π 44 Panels - Frame - $240
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Solomon & Sheba Storyboard
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𧡠The Story:
This striking Ethiopian School painting tells the legendary tale of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (Makeda), visualized in a 44-panel sequential storyboard. Each scene is captioned in Geβez/Amharic script, narrating the descent of Ethiopian monarchs and the Ark of the Covenantβs journey to Ethiopia. Bold, sacred, and cinematic this piece carries centuries of story in one frame.
π¨ Artwork Details:
Medium: Hand-painted gouache/ink on paper
Support: Flat panel, under glass (not canvas)
Language: Geβez/Amharic captions in every scene
Layout: 44 scenes in sequence (left-to-right, top-to-bottom)
Style: Ethiopian Orthodox narrative iconography
Era: Mid to late 20th Century
Condition:
Artwork: Bright and clean under glass, no fading
Frame: Gilt wood frame with minor wear, consistent with age
Glass: Intact, no cracks
πΌοΈ Frame & Mounting:
Framed Dimensions: 45.5" W Γ 16.5" H
Sight Size (Approx.): 43.5" Γ 14.5"
Weight (Unpacked):
Mounting: Dual triangle hangers + full paper dust cover
Display Ready: Yes
π Tags:
#EthiopianArt #SolomonAndSheba #BiblicalArt #GeEz #OrthodoxIconography #StoryboardPainting #AfricanArt #VintageFramed #NarrativeArt