Southern Guild
Chuma Maweni
iBhunga Table
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Previously shown at Miami 2021 for $38,000.00.
Description/
Chuma Maweni’s distinctive hand-thrown ceramics are a contemporary evolution of traditional Nguni pottery. His iBhunga table is an extension of his Imbizo (“gathering” in Xhosa) collection of clay furniture, originally made in 2018. Traditionally, an ‘imbizo’ is a forum or meeting called by a traditional Xhosa or Zulu leader. His iBhunga table is his first all-timber piece of furniture, whose turned legs developed out of his conical ceramic vessels. Working in collaboration with a carpenter, Maweni carved the walnut tabletop with a unique geometric pattern that took about four weeks to complete.
Traditionally, an “ibhunga” is a council of elders or advisors who come together to discuss important matters affecting the village or community – a fitting name for the large 12-seater table.
American walnut.
Chuma Maweni
designer
Color/
Brown
Exclusive/
Yes
Material/
Walnut
Dimension/
110.0 x 76.0 x 310.0 cm (43.3 x 29.9 x 122.0 in)
Style/
Contemporary
Heritage/
South Africa
Ships from/
South Africa
Made to order/
Yes
