From an elephant, hippos to banana leaves-drawn portrait; here are 4 curious African leaders’ gifts to Queen Elizabeth II

Michael Eli Dokosi November 15, 2019
From an elephant, hippos to banana leaves-drawn portrait; here are 4 curious African leaders' gifts to Queen Elizabeth II

Rwanda

A portrait of Her Majesty the Queen made with woven banana leaves was presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda during an audience at Buckingham Palace on December 6, 2006.

It was created by weaving together several shades of dyed banana leaves. The portrait is based on the Queen’s official Golden Jubilee photograph.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 15, 2019

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