Description: Colorfully bold with a nod to Cubism, this African Contemporary painting by Zimbabwe Liberation War artist, George Nene (1959-2005) portrays the Shona people's rich agricultural life and women sowing the fields aka Nhimbe. Created from paper, water colors and acrylics, the painting is matted and in a hand carved wooden frame. Signed in the lower right corner, G. Nene 1994. Nhimbe is a traditional Shona practice of working together as a community towards a common goal especially in daily tasks such as harvesting, weeding the fields, etc. Acquired from a Southern Indiana estate whose family member was a Jesuit missionary in Zimbabwe and friends with George. Measures appx 22"t x 25.75"w. We have two other paintings by George Nene from this estate listed separately. Artist in brief: George Nene is one of Zimbabwe's best known artists. In 1988 his contributions to the nation were memorialized on a Zimbabwean stamp. His earliest training in art was more than modest, as he first began sketching under the tutelage of South African artist Thamsanga Mnyele, while serving a prison sentence for armed robbery in Gaborone, Botswana. During that time, he was also a Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) guerrilla. Nonetheless, his art became well known enough that he exhibited at the National Museum as part of a two-man show, while completing his eight-year sentence. Nene created most of his work in acrylics and watercolor. Much of George Nene's art was inspired by traditional daily life and by religious themes. Nene's artistic contributions were also recognized by the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe. In December 2005, Nene died in Gokwe. ~~~ We offer multiple shipping options including free local pick up, and will combine shipping when more than one item is ordered. We'll stop learning when we are 6' under, if you know more please share! Super glad to be back in the saddle again post Covid; thank you for hanging in there with us and for supporting our efforts to rescue historic and still useful items. ~~~~ Please follow us by clicking on the heart to see all of our newest finds first. Be sure to check out our eBay store for unique & interesting estate finds & collectibles from fine art, ephemera, paper collectibles, pottery, figurines, china, and glassware all the way to hardware, electronics, and old car parts. We buy & sell entire estates. Please don't be afraid to inquire about our services or advice on when, where, and what to do next when considering how to liquidate yours or your inherited estate. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Saving the landfills has never been more fun! To preserve authenticity and original condition we do not make ANY attempts to clean or restore the items we sell. We feel that decision is best left to the buyer and understand that the proper restoration and or cleaning is best done by experts or to the liking of the buyer. We go to great lengths to handle things carefully, including strict attention to detail during packaging and shipping. We are not professional graders. Our descriptions are subjective and based on a critical look at overall condition including wear, age of item, coloration (faded or not), presence of rust, and "eyefeel". We try to include hi-res shots of details and are happy to send additional photographs or field questions to serious buyers. Our statements of provenance come from a combination of oral history from the owners of the estates we buy from and thorough research by our team of professionals. We are not experts, but we fully guarantee all of our items so please bid or buy with confidence.
Price: 975 USD
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-09-17T03:17:21.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: George Nene (1959-2005)
Provenance: Yes
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: Women Farmers of Africa
Material: Acrylic, Paper, Watercolor, Wood Frame
Item Length: 25.75 in
Region of Origin: Zimbabwe
Framing: Matted & Framed
Subject: Africa, Nhimbe, Tribal Life, Women Farmers of Africa, Zimbabwe Agriculture, Zimbabwe Harvest
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1994
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 22 in
Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities, Social History, Zimbabwe Culture, Nhimbe, Shona, Community, Y2k, Harvest, Cyrene Artists, Tribal, Folk Art, 90's Retro, Social Warrior, Activism
Style: Abstract, Cubism, Folk Art, Tribal, 90s Retro, Social conscious
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Handmade Frame
Production Technique: Acrylics & Watercolor Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Zimbabwe
Culture: Shona
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 25.75 in
Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
