Jibu Sani

Jibu Sani is a Malawian sculptor and one of the first generation of wood carvers from Bwanausi.[1] He is a product of a wood carving family and the Mua Mission KuNgoni Art Center. Much of his art had Christian religious themes although he was a Muslim.[2]

Personal

He was born in Bwanausi village. His grandfather was the head of a Muslim community in nearby Chigale village. On one of his grandfathers religious sojourns to Dar es Salaam he learned about the wood carving trade from the Makonde carvers and brought this artistic trade to Malawi.[3]

Art career

He was second to Malawian artist Akimatondo in terms of artistic talent. He helped train many talented Malawian artists including Kay Chiromo.[3]

Artwork

  • Maria in Erwartung, Mua Malawi 1991[4]
  • Lectern, Parish Church Mthawira[5]

References

  1. ^ Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007
  2. ^ Die Bilder und das Wort: zum Verstehen christlicher Kunst in Afrika und Asien By Theo Sundermeier
  3. ^ a b Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007 p 94
  4. ^ "Artheon – Ott, Martin: Frauen in Afrika". Retrieved 28 December 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007 p532

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