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“Her proud features reveal a strong character, used to wielding power and authority.”
This elegant lady is ‘wahosi’ – the king’s first wife, the first lady of the kingdom. She has the high status of queen and she is in charge of his other younger wives.
As you would expect, she is also bedecked with jewellery, again reflecting her high status. Joe has used finely ground white marble and red jasper inlaid in the sculpture for the necklace, earrings and headdress. As a result, these semi-precious stones add to the extra special quality of this sculpture.
Joe Mutasa is one of the best-known names in the ‘second generation’ of Zimbabwean sculptors. His contemporaries include Dominic Benhura and Royal Katiyo. Joe’s work is collected worldwide and his pieces are highly sought after.
Imperial measurements are:
21 7/10″ x 12 1/5″ x 10 3/5″ and weight 70.5lbs
UK clients are welcome to collect from us in Hertfordshire, or arrange a viewing by appointment, or contact us to purchase.
We offer worldwide shipping via tracked courier in a fully lined made-to-measure crate.
Overseas clients please email us for a shipping quote;
remember to include your delivery address (including post/zip code) and contact phone number.
