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 edit
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 edit
He was second to Malawian artist Akimatondo in terms of artistic talent. He helped train many talented Malawian artists including Kay Chiromo.[3]
Artwork edit
References edit
- ^ Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007
- ^ Die Bilder und das Wort: zum Verstehen christlicher Kunst in Afrika und Asien By Theo Sundermeier
- ^ a b Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007 p 94
- ^ "Artheon – Ott, Martin: Frauen in Afrika". Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ^ Ott, Martin, African theology in images, Kachere Series, 2007 p532