South African Design, Past & Present
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024
Ceramic Art and Glass
Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
Selling Price
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ZAR 10 553
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About this Item
South African 1940-2005
Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief and incised patterns
signed and dated 22-08-1994
9cm high, 11cm wide
Notes
Nesta Nala was one of the first independent Zulu potters to receive awards for her work. She has received nearly every national ceramic award in South Africa. Nala's work is represented in major public and private collections throughout South Africa and internationally.
Umancishana is one of the smallest traditional pots used for drinking beer and given it's size is meant for serving only one person. It is a smaller version of the ukhamba with the name being derived from ncintshana meaning 'to be stingy with'.
Provenance
Acquired by current owner from the artist.
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