Ground Hornbill Vessel
Sculptural and commanding, this winged vessel by Alex Sibanda is a celebration of form and symbolism. The base is adorned with sculpted ground hornbills feeding on snakes, grounding the work in the natural rhythms of the African landscape. Crowned at the top by two majestic hornbills in a triumphant, wings-raised stance, the vessel evokes themes of guardianship andĀ spiritual protection.
The African ground hornbill is revered across many cultures as a powerful symbol of truth, ancestral wisdom, and the balance between life and death. Often seen as a messenger between worlds, its presence in this work speaks to deep-rooted connections with heritage and the unseen.
Slindile has enriched the vessel with her meticulous brushwork and patterns in bold blacks, reds, and soft creams, imbuing the piece with a dignified gravitas and visual rhythm that commands attention.
Thrown by: Japhet Hlatshwayo
Sculpted by: Alex Sibanda
Painted by: Slindile Mchunu
Dimensions: H; 78cm L; 60cm W; 42cm
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Ground Hornbill Vessel
Ground Hornbill Vessel
Sculptural and commanding, this winged vessel by Alex Sibanda is a celebration of form and symbolism. The base is adorned with sculpted ground hornbills feeding on snakes, grounding the work in the natural rhythms of the African landscape. Crowned at the top by two majestic hornbills in a triumphant, wings-raised stance, the vessel evokes themes of guardianship andĀ spiritual protection.
The African ground hornbill is revered across many cultures as a powerful symbol of truth, ancestral wisdom, and the balance between life and death. Often seen as a messenger between worlds, its presence in this work speaks to deep-rooted connections with heritage and the unseen.
Slindile has enriched the vessel with her meticulous brushwork and patterns in bold blacks, reds, and soft creams, imbuing the piece with a dignified gravitas and visual rhythm that commands attention.
Thrown by: Japhet Hlatshwayo
Sculpted by: Alex Sibanda
Painted by: Slindile Mchunu
Dimensions: H; 78cm L; 60cm W; 42cm
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Sculptural and commanding, this winged vessel by Alex Sibanda is a celebration of form and symbolism. The base is adorned with sculpted ground hornbills feeding on snakes, grounding the work in the natural rhythms of the African landscape. Crowned at the top by two majestic hornbills in a triumphant, wings-raised stance, the vessel evokes themes of guardianship andĀ spiritual protection.
The African ground hornbill is revered across many cultures as a powerful symbol of truth, ancestral wisdom, and the balance between life and death. Often seen as a messenger between worlds, its presence in this work speaks to deep-rooted connections with heritage and the unseen.
Slindile has enriched the vessel with her meticulous brushwork and patterns in bold blacks, reds, and soft creams, imbuing the piece with a dignified gravitas and visual rhythm that commands attention.
Thrown by: Japhet Hlatshwayo
Sculpted by: Alex Sibanda
Painted by: Slindile Mchunu
Dimensions: H; 78cm L; 60cm W; 42cm
