Her Majesty
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Her Majesty by Nokuthula Mpofu celebrates the dignity, resilience, and cultural pride rooted in Zimbabwean heritage. The young woman seated atop the elephant evokes the traditional image of Zimbabwean women as carriers of wisdom and continuity—symbolised by the water pot she balances, a vessel of life in Shona and Ndebele culture. The elephant itself is one of Zimbabwe’s most powerful Totems, honoured across generations for representing leadership, memory, authority, and protection. Totems play a central role in identity, lineage, and moral guidance, making this pairing deeply symbolic. The vibrant splashes of navy, gold, and ochre recall the nation’s landscapes—from twilight skies to sun-lit earth—echoing the harmony between people and nature. Mpofu unites these cultural elements to portray a modern African queen: grounded in tradition, empowered by ancestral symbols, and proudly carrying her heritage forward.Try it!
