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Vintage Copper Relief Repousse hand hammered in the Congo D.R.C., this relief work of art is hammered and fired showing daily life as seen by the artist, as in this picture of a tribal beauty wading through the water with baby on back, carrying fruit on head in beautiful basket.
Due to the abundance of copper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, working with it as art has been a popular use, as nothing is really discarded. Large sheets of copper from the mines are flattened so that the artist has a base to draw the image on; the copper images are then hammered and fired until the art is clear and complete.The sheets of copper have scratches and/or indentations which the artist works around and makes it a part of the
Signed by the artist Shamwamba. In Private Collection since 2001.
Placing on an easel or framing the copper will add beauty and a touch of Africa to your home.
Approximate Dimensions: 23\"W X 15\"H
EASEL/STAND NOT INCLUDED
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