Mike's
South African base gave him ready access to the Bushman. The
Kwa and Ju//wa (Kung Group) has been central to his interest.
His Sketches illustrate a deep respect in this - Africa's
oldest culture. Other Tribal artwork reflects an increasing
interest in crafts & industry within the African Tribe.
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Picture for enlargement
Pencil
One of a
series of sketches commissioned for the Sound
of Africa calendar for the year 2004 each month
covering a different African Tribe and their musical instruments.
A
universal instrument and central to African music. They
can be found in hundreds of different forms in Africa.
The large drums often play an important role in ceremony.
Art
Illustration - Pencil
Tribal variations range from sophisticated instruments
with a large gourd sound box to the more numerous guitars
made with a 5 Litre Oil Can, very effectively forming
the body and sound box
Kung
Bushman Stalking
280mm
x 360mm
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Pencil
This artwork
was commissioned as part of the very successful "African
Legacy" calendar 1996. Featured the historical demise
of the Bushmen in South Africa and beyond.
Bushman
Storyteller
320mm
x 340mm
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Pencil
One of several
sketches and paintings commissioned for a calendar of
African Legends - "African Tales" for the year
1998
Ra
Saokwa - Hunter 1
230mm
x 330mm
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Pencil
A study of
a Kwa Bushman hunter, named Ra Saokwa, in traditional
dress. The Bushman is not strictly a Tribal culture. The
have a family/clan structure without leaders or chiefs.