Johnsonjabaarts

Johnsonjabaarts 🇹🇿Tanzanian artist
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MAALISA 2026Pencil on paper AVAILABLE  in SAATCHI LINK ON BIO
30/05/2026

MAALISA 2026
Pencil on paper

AVAILABLE in SAATCHI LINK ON BIO

MAALISA 2026 SIZE:15X26 INCHMuse: AVAILABLE Read the caption below 👇 ​MAALISA​This artwork is titled "MAALISA," a clever...
30/05/2026

MAALISA 2026
SIZE:15X26 INCH
Muse:
AVAILABLE

Read the caption below 👇

​MAALISA
​This artwork is titled "MAALISA," a clever wordplay on the Mona Lisa. It seamlessly blends Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic 16th-century pose with the rich and vibrant Maasai culture.
​The Hand Pose (Respect): Just like the Mona Lisa, the crossed hands represent deep serenity. In Maasai culture, this symbolizes "Enyanyit" (Respect)—an authoritative humility and the quiet strength of a self-assured woman.
​Closed Eyes & Subtle Smile: Unlike the original Mona Lisa who gazes directly at the viewer, Maalisa’s eyes are closed in peaceful inner reflection. Her gentle smile radiates joy and spiritual fulfillment ("Enchipai").
​The Shaved Head: For a Maasai woman, a shaved head is a symbol of supreme beauty, purity, and a grand transition into a higher stage of life.
​The Beaded Collar (Enkarewa): This large, ornate beaded necklace is a visual language showcasing her high social status, maturity, and revered position within the community.
​Cheek Scarification/Marks (Enkirro): These circular marks serve as a proud emblem of identity and the indelible, natural beauty of an African woman.

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29/05/2026

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29/05/2026

"MAALISA 2026"
(Maasai monalisa)

size:25x15inch
Medium: charcoal pencil and charcoal powder
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