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The ‘Bwa Leaf Mask’ by @heferporky now hangs in the Malibu residence of @robertdowneyjr, who acquired the piece after it was shown at @jefflincolnartdesign. The work was part of Hefer’s 2017 solo show at @randcompanynyc, titled ‘Heart of Lightness’. #southernguild #porkyhefer #randcompany #jefflincoln #woven #cane #kooboocane #handwoven #robertdowneyjr #collectibledesign #africandesign #functionalart #design #designer #contemporarydesign #designart #handcrafted #craft #humour #seatingpod #pod #seat #southafricandesign #designinspiration #collaboration #collab #radicaldesign
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Collector @jackie__greenberg posted this image recently of @heferporky’s ‘Trevyn Pygmy Sloth’ hanging in her New York home, alongside @gaetano.pesce vases and Betty Woodman glazed ceramic wallpaper. The sloth was also part of the artist’s ‘Endangered’ collection co-produced by Southern Guild and @sfaadvisory to benefit the @leonardo_dicaprio_foundation_ in 2018. #southernguild #porkyhefer #sloth #pygmysloth #embroidered #endangered #gaetanopesce #bettywoodman #leonardodicapriofoundation #recycled #collectibledesign #africandesign #functionalart #design #designer #contemporarydesign #designart #handcrafted #craft #humour #seatingpod #pod #seat #southafricandesign #designinspiration #collaboration #collab
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In the lobola process as it is practised by the isiXhosa people, “uBuso bentombi” is the name for the cow that is given by the groom to the bride’s mother, to thank her for raising a beautiful daughter. The cow represents the fact that the husband chose her over other girls. Shown here is ‘uBuso beNtombi (Gift for the Bride’s Mother)’ by @zizipo_poswa, one of 12 large-scale ceramic and bronze works in her current solo, ‘iLobola’.‘uBuso beNtombi (Gift for the Bride’s Mother)’ Glazed stoneware and bronze 150 x 50 x 72 cm‘iLobola’ is on show at Southern Guild until 1 July.#southernguild #ziziphoposwa #lobola #ceramicist #africanceramics #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicart #clay #africandesign #collectible #sculpture #design #southafricandesign #africanartists #africanart #contemporaryart #collector #collection #collect #interiordesign #artcollection #ceramiccollection #womenartists #womxnartists #womxn #glazedceramics #colour #femaleartist
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Artist @zizipo_poswa pays tribute to the strength of African women in this short film by Southern Guild, made in cooperation with @bmwsouthafrica. Watch the full-length version on our IGTV channel.The film is a poetic interpretation of Poswa’s work and a powerful celebration of femininity. With creative direction by fashion designer @therichmnisi, it was filmed by @rosshillierfilms and features a voiceover of a lobola negotiation in isiXhosa. “My inspiration comes from my culture, and from the path I have walked as a woman,” Poswa says. “I am the woman I am because of my heritage. The gifts I’ve been given and sacrifices I have made have brought me to this moment. I stand in tribute to the other women who have shared the load.”#southernguild #ziziphoposwa #bmwsouthafrica #africanceramics #artfilm #ceramics #lobola #bmw #africanwomen #africanculture #xhosaculture #heritage #ceramicist #artcollector #artist #africanartist #africanart #gallery #femaleartist #womyn #southafricanartist #artvideo #richmnisi #rosshillier #lobola #xhosa #xhosaculture
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“Ikhazi” is the isiXhosa term for the herd of cattle given by the groom to the bride’s family, and which denotes the union of the two families – a process otherwise known as lobola. Shown here is a detail of ‘iKhazi’ by @zizipo_poswa, one of 12 large-scale ceramic and bronze works in her current solo, ‘iLobola’. ‘iLobola’ is on show at Southern Guild until 1 July. #southernguild #ziziphoposwa #lobola #ceramicist #africanceramics #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicart #clay #africandesign #collectible #sculpture #design #southafricandesign #africanartists #africanart #contemporaryart #collector #collection #collect #interiordesign #artcollection #ceramiccollection #womenartists #womxnartists #womxn #glazedceramics #colour #femaleartist
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@zizipo_poswa will share the inspiration behind ‘iLobola’ at a walkabout of her solo show on Wednesday, 12 May, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Booking is essential as capacity for this event is strictly limited. Please mail RSVP@theguildgroup.co.za to secure a place. Southern Guild is proud to partner with @quoinrock Wines for this event.#southernguild #ziziphoposwa #lobola #ceramicist #africanceramics #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicart #clay #africandesign #collectible #sculpture #design #southafricandesign #africanartists #africanart #contemporaryart #collector #collection #collect #interiordesign #artcollection #ceramiccollection #womenartists #womxnartists #womxn #glazedceramics #gallery #femaleartist #artistwalkabout
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‘uTatazala’, the title of this work by @zizipo_poswa, is the isiXhosa word for “father-in-law”. It is one of 12 large-scale sculptures in her ‘iLobola’ exhibition, each named after a different role-player or aspect of the lobola process. In addition to ‘uTatazala’ there is ‘uMamazala (Mother-in-law)’ and, at the centre of it all ‘uMakoti (Bride)’ and ‘uMyeni (Groom)’. ‘uNozakuzaku’ I, II and III are the negotiators whose job it is to hash out an agreement between the two families. They break the ice with ‘iSazimzi (Introductory Gift)’ and make initial offerings of ’iMvulamlomo (Brandy Offering)’ and ’uBuso beNtombi (Gift for the Bride’s Mother)’. They arrive at the agreed-upon number of cattle for the lobola payment, ‘iKhazi’, and then, finally, ‘uDuli (Traditional Wedding Ceremony)’ is concluded. ‘uTatazala (Father-in-law)’ by Zizipho Poswa Glazed stoneware and bronze 180 x 65 x 105 cm#southernguild #ziziphoposwa #lobola #ceramicist #africanceramics #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicart #clay #africandesign #collectible #sculpture #design #southafricandesign #africanartists #africanart #contemporaryart #collector #collection #collect #interiordesign #artcollection #ceramiccollection #womenartists #womxnartists #womxn #glazedceramics #colour #femaleartist