Sheila Hicks
Mameluke, 1988
Woven rayon, nylon
22.9 x 12.7 cm, 9 x 5 in
44.2 x 34.5 cm, 17 3/8 x 13 5/8 in, framed
44.2 x 34.5 cm, 17 3/8 x 13 5/8 in, framed
© Sheila Hicks
Mameluke = a powerful military group in Egypt in the 13th - 14th century. Best not to mention that: 'Mameluke' also spelt 'Mamlūk' is an Arabic term for slaves or...
Mameluke = a powerful military group in Egypt in the 13th - 14th century.
Best not to mention that: 'Mameluke' also spelt 'Mamlūk' is an Arabic term for slaves or slave soldiers of non-muslim origin.
Best not to mention that: 'Mameluke' also spelt 'Mamlūk' is an Arabic term for slaves or slave soldiers of non-muslim origin.
Provenance
The Artist
Private Collection, USA
Exhibitions
The Future is already here - it's just not evenly distributed, The Biennial of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, 18 March - 5 June 2016