Description: (Bust Portrait of African Woman) BY GREGORY MUTASA Title: (Bust Portrait of African Woman ) Artist: Gregory Mutasa (South African, 1959) Date: Circa 1970's? Medium: Carved Ebony Dimensions: Measures about 8-1/4” high x 5" x 4". Condition: Some shallow age-cracks present with one or two other minor blemishes, otherwise very good overall condition. Notes: A rare early carving in ebony wood by this sculptor known more for his work in stone. Biography: Gregory Mutasa (South African, 1959). Gregory Mutasa was born on the 14th June 1959 in Rusape, about 200 km East of Harare, Zimbabwe. His totem is the Buffalo and he is of the Shona Tribe. He is the eldest son of a family of five. Gregory went to St Faiths Mission for three years where he studied art and left after passing Standard VI. From there he went to the Kekana Art and Craft school in Rusape, where he was taught art and carving; he learned to carve in soapstone and wood. After three years in 1977 he was awarded a Diploma in fine art and was hired as a furniture designer in Chiredezi. Preferring to create his own art he applied for a job in Harare at African Art Promotions in 1979 as a carver and he started to carve in Verdite, mainly for the tourist trade. Gregory then came under the influence of his brother Joe Mutasa, a widely respected Zimbabwean artist, who urged him to create art rather than mass-produce repeated themes. Under the guidance of Joe his work quickly began to flourish and achieve wide acclaim. His work has been exhibited at Expo 2000, Hannover, Germany; Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town, as well as Kew Gardens in London, England. As a sculptor, Mutasa prefers to work with harder stones such as Dolomite, Lepidolite and Springstone to achieve his signature finish. He learned the basic techniques of stone carving at a craft centre in Rusape, and then joined a curio exporter in Harare, where he carved representational animals and heads in Verdite and Ivory. Over the last thirty years Gregory Mutasa has become a well-established name as a globally recognized sculptor. Shipping at $11.95 anywhere Mainland USA; expedited and insured shipping available. International bidders are welcome but please note that painting will be shipped without the frame to save postage costs. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check prior to bidding/buying concerning shipping charges as well as with your country’s customs office to determine what any additional costs will be.”
Price: 695 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2024-09-19T04:03:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: GREGORY MUTASA
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Material: Wood
Subject: African woman
Type: Sculpture
Year of Production: 1970s
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 8.25"
Style: Portraiture, Realism
Production Technique: Carving
Country/Region of Manufacture: Zimbabwe
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 5"
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
