Bernard Matemera
Zimbabwean · 1946–2002 · Sculptor
Bernard Matemera was a Zimbabwean sculptor. The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture", although some of its recognised members… (Wikipedia)
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Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio)Rago Auctions · $6,930≈ £5,560≈ €6,478Sign up to see
Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $4,480≈ £3,879≈ €4,476Sign up to see
Auktion 404, Los 738Van Ham · €2,838≈ $3,354≈ £2,507Sign up to see
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Bernard Matemera was a Zimbabwean sculptor. The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture", although some of its recognised members are not ethnically Shona. His whole professional career was spent at the Tengenenge Sculpture Community, 150 km north of Harare near Guruve.
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In the collections of
National Museum of World Cultures
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Also known as B. Matemera
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