Art and Artifacts from South & Central Africa 2024-02-17 Auction - 99 Price Results - Art Zimbabwe in MA - Page 2
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'Zinzi' by Tiffany Wallace'Hope & Optimism' in Spite of the Present Difficulties by John Muafangejo'Elegance' by Cosmos Muchenje
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Braintree, MA, United States
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Art and Artifacts from South & Central Africa

A mixed collection of African arts and crafts gathered from our travels through southern Africa, featuring flatwork from Chikonzero Chazunguza, ceramics from Tiffany Wallace, stone sculpture torsos from Cosmos Muchenje, three linoprints from John Muafangejo, and works from other artists and craftspeople. Most everything was sourced directly from the artists, and if not, items were acquired through known reputable sources in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
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'Fish Teapot' by Tiffany Wallace: Original hand painted decorative teapot by South African artist Tiffany Wallace. Tiffany Wallace studied and worked as a ceramic artist in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work embodies the wonderful
0026: 'Fish Teapot' by Tiffany WallaceEst. US$125-US$450Lot Passed
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'Fish Vase' by Tiffany Wallace: Original hand painted decorative vase by South African artist Tiffany Wallace. Tiffany Wallace studied and worked as a ceramic artist in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work embodies the wonderful
0028: 'Fish Vase' by Tiffany WallaceEst. US$95-US$325
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'Princess' by Chetuwa Jemali: Beautiful brown/black serpentine sculpture by well know Zimbabwean artist Chetuwa Jemali. Fashioned with hand tools then sanded and polished to obtain a brillian lustre, this piece is exemplary of
0029: 'Princess' by Chetuwa JemaliEst. US$1,200-US$3,500Lot Passed
'Young Princess' by Cosmos Muchenje: Light colored serpentine stone depcting the head of a deocrated young woman destined for importance in her village. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic
0030: 'Young Princess' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$500-US$1,500Lot Passed
'N'anga' by Nesbert Mukomberwanra: A beautiful little sculpture by Nesbert done in serpentine stone. The head is attached to the body with a secure pin that is glued to both sides. There is a slight scratch on the body that will be
0031: 'N'anga' by Nesbert MukomberwanraEst. US$250-US$1,200Lot Passed
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'Head' by Edward Chiwawa: This is a typical and common motif for Chiwawa. Edward´s subject matter deals with aspects of the universe such as the sun and the moon. He often gives these subjects human features, which consist
0032: 'Head' by Edward ChiwawaEst. US$200-US$800
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'Wailing Woman' by Tapfuma Gutsa: Tapfuma Gutsa, perhaps more than any other of the second generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors, has broken free from the traditions already established in this young movement. Often using a
0033: 'Wailing Woman' by Tapfuma GutsaEst. US$2,500-US$9,500Lot Passed
'Young Mother' by Chetuwa Jemali: The artist create's this sculpture's effect by using a comb chisel on the outside of the stone and then smoothing the finished areas with sandpaper. The smooth areas then have was applied to them
0034: 'Young Mother' by Chetuwa JemaliEst. US$350-US$1,800Lot Passed
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'Shy Boy' by Obert Nyampupira: A simple work using lines and angles to sustain effect. All our sculptures are professionally refinished and polished before shipment.
0035: 'Shy Boy' by Obert NyampupiraEst. US$120-US$400
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'My Friend' by Chetuwa Jemali: A stone sculpture carved from lepidolite, a fairly soft stone occuring naturally in the Zimbabwean landscape. All our sculputures are professionally refinished and polished prior to shipping.
0038: 'My Friend' by Chetuwa JemaliEst. US$100-US$500Lot Passed
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'Small Head' by Edward Chiwawa: Chiwawa has a very distinctive style, curved and rounded elements showing a pleasing naturalism and his work has an immediate appeal, often reflecting a sense of humor. He imbues animals with human
0039: 'Small Head' by Edward ChiwawaEst. US$100-US$350
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'Watermelon Head' by Henry Munyaradzi: As with most of Henry's work 'Watermelon Head' is simply designed and maserly executed in brown serpentine. Henry developed a singular style, attained at a level of technical mastery over his medium
0040: 'Watermelon Head' by Henry MunyaradziEst. US$1,500-US$6,000Lot Passed
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Decorative Woven Circle: Instead of a basket, this craftsperson used the same basket making technique to make a decorative circular item. Can be hung as a wall ornament or used as a heat pad at the dinner table. Woven with
0041: Decorative Woven CircleEst. US$25-US$150
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Antique African Stool: This is an old stool I picked up in one of my village travels many years ago. I don't know the origin or the age of this item. Found it in our inventory when going through old crates. It is still
0042: Antique African StoolEst. US$100-US$750Lot Passed
'Elegance' by Cosmos Muchenje: Absract female torso in black serpentine with some brown coloring. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and depiction´s of the human figure. The
0043: 'Elegance' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$1,500-US$4,500Lot Passed
'Torso 28' by Cosmos Muchenje: Absract mask transformed into stone. Pale light colored serpentine stone with facial frontal features. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and
0044: 'Torso 28' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$300-US$1,200Lot Passed
'Torso 34' by Cosmos Muchenje: Colorful 'fruit' serpentine torso in abstract form. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and depiction´s of the human figure. The most common
0045: 'Torso 34' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$600-US$1,700Lot Passed
'Torso 14' by Cosmos Muchenje: Light colored serpentine stone abstracted to the artist's favorite subject - the female torso. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and
0046: 'Torso 14' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$500-US$1,500Lot Passed
'Two Lovers' by Cosmos Muchenje: Grey serpentine stone whimsically carved into a common lover's pose. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and depiction´s of the human figure.
0048: 'Two Lovers' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$500-US$1,200Lot Passed
'Torso 20' by Cosmos Muchenje: Abstract torso sculpture carved in multi-colored serpentine stone. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and depiction´s of the human figure. The
0049: 'Torso 20' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$250-US$600Lot Passed
Torso 31' by Cosmos Muchenje: Green serpentine torso in abstract facial form. Cosmos' sculpture shows individual expression in its portrayal of natural organic forms and depiction´s of the human figure. The most common
0050: Torso 31' by Cosmos MuchenjeEst. US$250-US$800Lot Passed
Set of THREE Handmade Baskets: These three grass woven baskets made by craftspeople in the Mzilikaze area outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe were acquired by us over 30 years ago during our travels through the region. They have been
0051: Set of THREE Handmade BasketsEst. US$50-US$500Lot Passed
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