Penny Gumbi (1962- )
Contemporary Zulu vessel with netted decoration
About the SessionA strong contemporary thread runs throughout the sale, rooted in long-standing tradition. Selective historic textiles offer a vital counterpoint and illuminate the deep sources that continue to inspire contemporary makers.
LOT 58
Penny Gumbi (1962- )
Contemporary Zulu vessel with netted decoration
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 027
About this Item
South Africa
Contemporary Zulu vessel with netted decoration
2025
earthenware
height: 45cm; diameter: 45cm
Notes
Penny Gumbi is a Zulu ceramic artist from Pongola, Northern Zululand, known for large handcrafted ceramic pots that embody traditional Zulu pottery forms. Her work appears in galleries and collections beyond South Africa.
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