



About this artwork
The majested yet obscure bird known for its vibrant colours and golden crown was sculpted by Betty Ntshingila and has sculpted stunning lily flowers forming the sconce and on the base of the candle holders. The vibrant colours from Mama Ntombela are a celebration of the vibrance and a true depiction of these stunning birds.
Made by Betty Ntshingila and painted by Mama Ntombela
Dimensions: H; 30cm L; 32cm W; 15cm
Artists behind the piece
Each Ardmore ceramic piece is a collaborative process – from the design sketches, to moulding the clay, to painting. These are the artists who created this work.
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Mama Ntombela
Mama is a bright, sassy young lady and, under the mentorship of Siya...
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Octavia Mazibuko
In 1993, at the age of 21, Octavia joined Fee Halsted’s team...
Ardmore's mark of authenticity
For collectors to identify an original Ardmore work of art, please look for the lowercase 'a' that is stamped into the bottom of the ceramic pieces, as well as a hand-painted mark.