Given Makhubele
Vote ANC, beaded 'ncheka' cape
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.
About this Item
South African 21st Century
Vote ANC, beaded 'ncheka' cape
signed 'Given Makhubele'
cotton and glass beads
height: 113cm; width: 144
Notes
These works have evolved out of the Ncheka, the traditional woman's cape of the Tsonga/Shangaan. The artist, Given Makhubele, is the son of Billy Makhubele, a pioneer in the making of wire sculpture who was selected to represent South Africa at the Valparaiso Biennale in Chile in 1985. Billy and his family's artworks are represented in many museums and public collections in South Africa.
Provenance
Stevenson Gallery
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