Nesta Nala
Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief pattern
Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035
About this Item
South African 1940-2005
Pit-fired earthenware Umancishana with relief pattern
signed and dated 14-03-1994
9,5cm high, 11cm diameter
Notes
Nesta Nala was one of the first independent Zulu potters to receive awards for her work. She has received nearly every national ceramic award in South Africa. Nala's work is represented in major public and private collections throughout South Africa and internationally.
Umancishana is one of the smallest traditional pots used for drinking beer and given it's size is meant for only one person. It is a smaller version of the ukhamba, with the name being derived from ncintshana meaning 'to be stingy with'.
Provenance
Acquired by current owner from the artist.
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