South African Design, Past & Present

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024

Ceramic Art and Glass

Sold for

ZAR 10 553
Lot 51
  • Nesta Nala; Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief and incised patterns
  • Nesta Nala; Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief and incised patterns
  • Nesta Nala; Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief and incised patterns


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 553

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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