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Shield Covering (1996)
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Media
Canvas, ilala palm, acrylic, polypropylene, polyethylene, bone, wood
Dimensions
172cm x 122cm x 20cm
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Artist's Statement
The shield is a symbol of protection of the Zulu nation. My interpretation combines modern day synthetics and indigenous palm leaves. The skulls add a sense of mystery and the presence of the ancestors