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No-one Left Behind - The Nefertiti Gang 1992
This measures 6'6"wide and 3'6" tall.
A stunning and very large hand-painted Egyptian papyrus depicting Pharaoh Ramses II on his chariot during the Battle of Kadesh. The image is a reproduction of ancient Egyptian art, specifically a scene from the New Kingdom era.
It is created on authentic papyrus, a material made from the Cyperus papyrus plant that was essential to ancient Egyptian communication and art.
The scene shows the Pharaoh in a dynamic pose, drawing a bow and arrow while his horses pull the chariot.
Hieroglyphics are included within the composition, adding to the cultural and historical representation. However their Hieroglyphics are particular to the Nefertiti gang; prepare yourself for the story.
The colours are still so vibrant as its been protected over the years, framed and behind a sheet of Perspex, to reduce its weight.
The Story
Its 1992 and a group of expats have survived a long and arduous Gulf War in Qatar, with too much partying at functions and events to show support for the allied forces and do what could be done to over throw Saddam Hussein. People were tired and in need of a holiday, so a week long jaunt to Egypt was organised where all those involved could relax and enjoy themselves.
The main protagonist is the remarkable charismatic Mark Hambley, the US Ambassador to Qatar during the Gulf War and his close friends Bruce & Babette. The night before the Egypt trip Bruce's employer, Sheikh Ghanhem forbid him from leaving Qatar as much work was needed to be done.
The disappointment amongst the 12 other folk going was palpable and they missed the important life and soul of their social network, Bruce & Babs. Undeterred the self styled Nefertiti gang went off to Egypt and enjoyed access to tombs that only a diplomat like Mark Hambley could get.
They were determined to bring back something from the trip for Bruce & Babs, something that would live on 33 years later and never be forgotten. The sight of Ramses II charging into battle reflected Bruce & Bab's approach to life and their love of life.
It was agreed that Mark Hambley would obtain it for them. So he approaches the vendor and starts haggling in Arabic, the vendor realised quickly who he was dealing with and settled in for a long and challenging haggle. He brings out the thick coffee and opens the sheda to help negotiations on their way. Mark Hambley doesn't drink much and before long realises he is drunk as a skunk but has convinced the seller to part with his best papyrus and have a message written into it for Bruce and Babs that very night.
Ambassador Mark Hambley stayed up all night until the work was done, getting pissed with the vendor and leaving with his roll as the sun rises, his burly Bodyguard ensuring he gets back to the hotel and joins the rest of the Nefertiti gang.
The cartouches are written in hieroglyphics conveying the message:
To Bruce and Babs
from the
Nefertiti Gang
In 1992 things turned sour for Bruce and Babs and they had to leave Qatar under a cloud - some years later Babs sold the artwork to her son for £1,000 and he has kept it ever since.
The story isn't much more than a titillation to those outside of the group but the artwork still stands proud all on its own.
This measures 6'6"wide and 3'6" tall.
A stunning and very large hand-painted Egyptian papyrus depicting Pharaoh Ramses II on his chariot during the Battle of Kadesh. The image is a reproduction of ancient Egyptian art, specifically a scene from the New Kingdom era.
It is created on authentic papyrus, a material made from the Cyperus papyrus plant that was essential to ancient Egyptian communication and art.
The scene shows the Pharaoh in a dynamic pose, drawing a bow and arrow while his horses pull the chariot.
Hieroglyphics are included within the composition, adding to the cultural and historical representation. However their Hieroglyphics are particular to the Nefertiti gang; prepare yourself for the story.
The colours are still so vibrant as its been protected over the years, framed and behind a sheet of Perspex, to reduce its weight.
The Story
Its 1992 and a group of expats have survived a long and arduous Gulf War in Qatar, with too much partying at functions and events to show support for the allied forces and do what could be done to over throw Saddam Hussein. People were tired and in need of a holiday, so a week long jaunt to Egypt was organised where all those involved could relax and enjoy themselves.
The main protagonist is the remarkable charismatic Mark Hambley, the US Ambassador to Qatar during the Gulf War and his close friends Bruce & Babette. The night before the Egypt trip Bruce's employer, Sheikh Ghanhem forbid him from leaving Qatar as much work was needed to be done.
The disappointment amongst the 12 other folk going was palpable and they missed the important life and soul of their social network, Bruce & Babs. Undeterred the self styled Nefertiti gang went off to Egypt and enjoyed access to tombs that only a diplomat like Mark Hambley could get.
They were determined to bring back something from the trip for Bruce & Babs, something that would live on 33 years later and never be forgotten. The sight of Ramses II charging into battle reflected Bruce & Bab's approach to life and their love of life.
It was agreed that Mark Hambley would obtain it for them. So he approaches the vendor and starts haggling in Arabic, the vendor realised quickly who he was dealing with and settled in for a long and challenging haggle. He brings out the thick coffee and opens the sheda to help negotiations on their way. Mark Hambley doesn't drink much and before long realises he is drunk as a skunk but has convinced the seller to part with his best papyrus and have a message written into it for Bruce and Babs that very night.
Ambassador Mark Hambley stayed up all night until the work was done, getting pissed with the vendor and leaving with his roll as the sun rises, his burly Bodyguard ensuring he gets back to the hotel and joins the rest of the Nefertiti gang.
The cartouches are written in hieroglyphics conveying the message:
To Bruce and Babs
from the
Nefertiti Gang
In 1992 things turned sour for Bruce and Babs and they had to leave Qatar under a cloud - some years later Babs sold the artwork to her son for £1,000 and he has kept it ever since.
The story isn't much more than a titillation to those outside of the group but the artwork still stands proud all on its own.