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Umbus Omusha Kwazulu

Ciaphas Nxumalo1971

University of Pretoria Museums

University of Pretoria Museums
Pretoria, South Africa

A woodcut titled Umbus Omusha KwaZulu or A New King for the Zulu by the South African artist Caiphas Nxumalo (1940-2002). The work was done in 1971 right after the coronation of King Goodwill Zwelithini (1949-2021) of the Zulu on 3 December 1971. Short Biography: Caiphas Nxumalo was born in the Msinga district of KwaZulu Natal in 1940. He studied at Rorke's Drift in 1971 and passes away in 2002.

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  • Title: Umbus Omusha Kwazulu
  • Creator: Ciaphas Nxumalo
  • Date Created: 1971
  • Location Created: South Africa
  • Physical Dimensions: 460mm x 660mm
  • Type: Painting
  • Original Source: University of Pretoria Museums
  • Rights: Copyright University of Pretoria
  • Medium: Linocut
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