OMUKAZENDU

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Narrative

OMUKAZENDU refers to okujepisa omukazendu, a Himba custom where a wife was offered to an honoured guest as trust and hospitality. Intimacy served alliance building, continuity, and generosity, while addressing infertility. Rooted in a pastoral, polygamous society, it reflects marriage as cohesion. The portrait holds this tension with restraint, inviting reflection on consent, autonomy, and shifting roles of Himba women.

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension:H 29.7cm x 21cm / ~11.7” x 8.3”

Media:300gsm archival watercolour paper

Year:2022

Signature:Front, bottom right

This artwork is offered unframed and includes a signed certificate of authenticity. Custom framing is available on request and will be quoted separately.

Location of Artwork:Accra, Ghana

GHS 1,800 🛒

(~USD 161 / ~EUR 139)

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