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Simoni Mnguni (1885-1956)

Isangoma Zomfazi, woman witch doctor

RCIN 932496

Description

Isangoma sitting with two patients, diagnosing their illnesses with talismans. Another woman with a baby strapped to her back watches while cooking.

Provenance

Presented to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the Royal Tour of South Africa by the artist and Miss Eileen Harris, 1947
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Simoni Mnguni (1885-1956)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Zomfazi, Isangoma
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
References

Other number(s)

RL 32496

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