South African Design, Past & Present

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024

Ceramic Art and Glass

Sold for

ZAR 4 104
Lot 56
  • Thembi Nala; Pit-fired earthenware pot with relief and incised patterns
  • Thembi Nala; Pit-fired earthenware pot with relief and incised patterns
  • Thembi Nala; Pit-fired earthenware pot with relief and incised patterns


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 4 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 104

About this Item

Thembi Nala
South African 1973-
Pit-fired earthenware pot with relief and incised patterns

signed and dated 2014

8cm high, 16cm diameter

Notes

Thembi, the daughter of Nesta Nala and the granddaughter of Siphiwe Nala grew up in one of the foremost families of Zulu ceramics. Her mother taught her from a young age how to make pots in the traditional Zulu way. "my mother welcomed everybody to learn this work, but it was only we [her daughters] who continued to watch her all the while." - Bongi Nala 2006

Provenance

Acquired by the current owner from the artist.



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