Lot 0672 • BERNARD MATEMERA Large Stone Shona Sculpture Figure
Ref: A-36-0007
Matemera was one of the First Generation of Zimbabwean, African master sculptors. This large example displays the artist's characteristic rounded, facial features, fantastical body-shapes and exaggerated three finger hands and three toe feet. His work is many permanent collections including the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and the Museum fur V̦lkerkunde (Frankfurt). Note: Stone sculpture would require a base to sit straight.
MAKER
Bernard Matemera (Zimbabwe, Africa, 1946-2002)
MARKS
Signed (base): Matemera. B.
DATE
c. 1980-90
DIMENSIONS
Width 15 Depth 17 Height 35 in.
This item is up for AUCTION April 21-22.
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AUCTION LOCATION
Eron Johnson Antiques
389 South Lipan Street • Denver
Auctioneer: Bruhn's Auction Gallery
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AUCTION DATE
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