Modern and Contemporary Art
Timed Online Auction, 30 June - 10 July 2023
Impression/Expression
Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
About this Item
South African 1927-2006
Metal Found Objects on Kuba Cloth, seven
four signed and dated '89; three signed and dated 2000
metal, mixed media and cut up Kuba raffia woven pieces laid down on board
each:; 49 by 49cm excluding frame; 54 by 54 by 2cm including frame
Notes
The present lot includes found objects from traditional material culture across Africa. They are as follows:- Gong, Luba/Kuba, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Currency cross, Kuba, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Hoe, possibly southern Africa.
- Clam Shell Apron, Kirdi, Kenya.
- Brass, copper ring possibly a trade item, found in many places in Africa.
- Hair or body ornament, Himba, Namibia.
- Wrist knife, Turkana, Kenya.