Paper Mache Nguni Cow - 185.2 Mother Traditionally a status symbol owned

Traditionally a status symbol owned by the head of a household

Medium: 358mm H x 635mm W x 1000mm L

charcoal and white

a testament to the artistry of bygone eras

Such trays were used with great formality to serve different types of foods

Paper Mache Nguni Cow - 185.2 Mother Traditionally a status symbol ownedA collection of hand crafted Nguni cow by Zimbabwean artist, Malaki Ndlovu. Malaki collects discarded wire which is used to form the structure of the cow. Egg boxes from the local community are broken down to a pulp which is moulded around the wire frame. Once dried the Nguni come to life with their paint technique and markings. Each piece produced is unique in its composition and a work of art. The paper mache Nguni cow are the perfect decor piece,