Sculptured Moments in Africa

Mother & Child
Umama Nangene: (Xhosa/Zulu for “Mother & Child). This is the artist’s impression of the warmth and comfort that is exchanged between mother and child after feeding. Witnessing this is part of the "magic" and beauty that is Africa.

Height: 22cm
Sangoma
The Sangoma: In the ancestor worshipping traditions held by the majority (80%) of South Africans (Zulu, Xhosa, Ndbele and Swazi) the Sangoma is the primary and sometimes exclusive healer and counselor.

Size: 19cm
Gumboot Dancer
Gumboot Dancer The origins of gumboot are unclear. Some say that mine workers were issued with gumboots because they had to work knee-deep in water. Forbidden to talk, the labourers soon discovered that their new footwear provided the perfect surface to tap out messages and this evolved into a dance form. Others contend that booted miners developed the dance as a form of entertainment on days off.

height: 25cm
Lebo
Lebo: (A name fairly common in the Pedi Tribe). This is a stylized version of a young African woman of the Pedi Tribe. Before a young girl is wed, it is traditional for them to not cover their breasts. This tradition is still in place today. Though the modern girl is slimmer and more westernized, she is unmistakably African.

height: 20cm
Magogo
Magogo: (Xhosa/Zulu for Old Lady). She is Madala’s wife and partner. She is the Grandmother that cares for her family and extended family. It is traditional in African culture to take in children as part of the family who need care. And it is often the Magogo who takes care of these children with her pension and whatever means she can find. She too will tell stories to the children and anyone who will listen

height: 16cm
Madala and Magogo
Madala and Magogo (Zulu/Xhosa for Old Man and Old lady).



Height: 16cm

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San Hunter
The San Hunter and his dog. The Bushmen or San people of Southern Africa apparently originated from the Kalahari. They are excellent hunters and have a manual communication system that they use while hunting.
They are unique in that they use a dog to assist them in their hunting. It is said that this dog depicted in this sculpt, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, was bred and used originally by the San/Bushmen hunters as hunting dogs.

Height: 20cm
Lebo with hat
Lebo with a hat

Height: 22cm
Zoleka
Zoleka: (Xhosa/Zulu name). Zoleka is a typical smart young lady of today. She wears traditional beads, displays her African culture proudly and yet is a woman of the world. She is part of what makes Southern Africa beautiful.

Height: 18cm
Madala
Madala: (Xhosa/Zulu for Old Man). African history was passed down in stories from generation to generation. Madala is the old and wise Storyteller. His stories are his vehicle for passing on the culture and teaching morals to the next generation. Because he is so familiar, he is easy to miss, but nonetheless a living legend.

Height: 16cm
Nubian Queen
Nubian Queen: In the history and culture of Nubia, women played an important role. Unlike the rest of the world at the time, women in Nubia exercised significant control. Throughout history, women were portrayed in Nubian art as the bearers of the offspring of the gods. Today, Nubian women have a much different experience. Nevertheless, Nubian women fulfill a demanding and unique series of roles.

Height: 20cm (without base)