1970's South African Rorke's Drift Stoneware Pottery by Mirriam Rhumaro

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The Rorke's Drift Art & Craft Centre of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa was founded by the Church of Sweden. It's purpose … Read more The Rorke's Drift Art & Craft Centre of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa was founded by the Church of Sweden. It's purpose was to train nurses in the arts. Who would pass them down to their patients as occupational therapy. In 1968 Danish potters along with native artisans leveraged Zulu and Sotho coiling techniques plus throwing skills. The end result being a modern interpretation and unique style of ceramic art based on historical and native legacies. Using a limited range of brown, ochre, yellow, blue, and black hues.

This hand built piece has geometric decoration, applied coils, and oxide glazes inspired by Zulu Sotho beer-pottery and beadwork. Painted signature "Mirriam Rhumaro" on the underside. Which also displays a painted version of the Rorke's Drift leaf symbol. And an item code which dates this piece to 1974. This piece was purchased by the original owner in South Africa while he lived there during the mid 1970's Measures 7" diameter x 6,.75" high.

In excellent vintage condition with no structural issues, cracks, breaks, or chips of note. No noticeable loss to glazed surfaces. Please see photos for details. See less