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Obert Mukumbi'Face' original signed cobalt stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi2003
2003
$10,000
£7,519.68
€8,788.41
CA$13,994.20
A$15,714.43
CHF 8,278.82
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NOK 102,497.85
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'Face' is an original cobalt sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Obert Mukumbi. This sculpture demonstrates the artist's influence from the great Shona sculptor Coleen Madamombe, who was known for sculptures of women with round faces and beautifully textured hair. Here, however, instead of showing the entire form of the figure, Obert focuses entirely on the face and emphasizes the subtly of their features as they close their eyes. In this sense, the sculpture likewise recalls the work of the great Modern artist Constantin Brancusi who was known for his series of sleeping heads and the fine treatment of the stone surface.
cobalt stone
signed "O. Mukumbi" along base on reverse
13 x 11.5 x 3 inches, sculpture
0.25 x 12 x 12 inches, base
Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage.
Obert Mukumbi was born on February 11, 1974 in the village of Dengu in Bindura, some 86 kilometers north east of Harare, Zimbabwe, where he likewise completed his O-levels in school. During his education, he was interested in wood craft. By age twelve, however, he began working in stone under the guidance and encouragement of his brother Kennedy Musekiwa, an already established and well-known sculptor. Obert additionally received training from Richard Magwenzi.
Obert's works concentrate on issues of the day-to-day life of African people which he achieves from human expression in abstract and figurative form. When asked about his art, he replies, “In God and my Mudzimu, I trust I`m going to deliver quality pieces to all my customers all around the world using hard stones… exhibiting in each and every corner of those who are interested in my works.” He indeed works on hard stones such as springstone, opal, cobalt and fruit serpentine, and his work has been exhibited in many countries including the USA, Venezuela and Cuba. Obert is married to Lilian Ushawedunha and has two children.
- Creator:Obert Mukumbi (1974, African, Shona)
- Creation Year:2003
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Condition:Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage.
- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:Seller: 11513g1stDibs: LU60537362572
Obert Mukumbi
Obert Mukumbi was born on February 11, 1974, in Mashonaland Central Province, where he also attended school. He was interested in woodcraft and worked on that while he was still in school. Soon after school, he was encouraged by his cousin Kennedy Musekiwa who was already an established and well-known stone sculptor. Obert's works concentrate on issues of the day to day life of African people, which he achieves from human expression in abstract and figurative form. He works on hard stones such as spring stone, opal, cobalt and fruit serpentine. His work has been exhibited in many countries including, the USA, Venezuela and Cuba.
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