Baobab Tree
| CCAC #: | 0183 |
| Artwork title: | Baobab Tree |
| Artist(s): |
Mbula |
| Year made: | Unknown |
| Artwork type: | Painting |
| Medium: | Oil on canvas on board |
| Dimensions (mm): | 945 x 757 |
| Source: | Donated by Albie Sachs, purchased at the roadside in Luanda |
| Year acquired: | 1999 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On private display |
| Signage: | Mbula's painting of the baobab tree captures the essence of this iconic African "Tree of Life." The focus of the tree towering over the women as they gather its nutritional fruit. These egg-shell-like baobab fruits are a rich source of sustenance and are used for both food and medicine. Mbula's painting has many layers of meaning, celebrating community, resilience, sustenance, and longevity. |
| Themes: |
Justice under a tree |
Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.
NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.