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Brian Nehumba'Flamingo' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba2004
2004
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'Flamingo' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Brian Nehumba. Brian was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent example of his work, combining abstract and animal forms. Indeed, the sculpture could be described as animal interlace, as the legs of the flamingo entwine together to make a figure eight. The sculpture unites fauna and flora as, opposite the bird, is the form of a massive leaf. The abstract treatment of the bird and leaf allow them to encapsulate abstract and spiritual meanings and to connect the creatures of the world with its creator. Indeed, the sculpture resembles sculptures by Brian's younger brother Terence entitled 'Receiving Heavenly Blessing' where a human figure's head and hand emerge from the top of a similar figure-eight form.
springstone
54 x 14 x 10 inches
465 lbs
signed "Brian Nehumba" along bottom edge on reverse
acquired directly from the artist
overall good condition with some scattered minor scratches
Brian Nehumba was born on March 4, 1976 in Harare, Zimbabwe – the first born in a family of eight. He grew up in Chitungwiza and did his primary education at Seke Five High School where he obtained six 'O' level passes. After school and during his holidays, Brian would visit artists like Nesbert Masunda, Chitua Jemlia, Deford Kanyemba and Kaitano Ngamu and entertain them with stories while he worked. With the help of Kaitano, he sharpened his sculpting skills. After completing his secondary education, he decided to fully invest his time in sculpting and by 1996 he opened a workshop alongside his younger brother Terence P. Nehumba. He mostly uses springstone and opal, but also metal and wood.
- Creator:Brian Nehumba (1976)
- Creation Year:2004
- Dimensions:Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Condition:Overall good condition with some scattered minor scratches.
- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:Seller: 11459g1stDibs: LU60537461102
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