This painting evokes the spirit of an era long passed, celebrating Zaria, born in the mid-sixteenth century, sister to Queen Amina. Her visage, etched with serene wisdom, is draped in the traditional finery of her time. The lush floral headdress and the richly patterned attire pay tribute to her legacy as the matriarch of a land that would inherit her name, blossoming in northern Nigeria's historical tapestry.