




About this artwork
Phomotso Mafura has sculpted this brilliant giant kingfisher landing on a branch.
Bongekile Ntombela embodied the sculpture, using its real-to-life colours. from the spotted feathers covering the body and crown to the chestnut brown that sits on the birds chest.
Made by Phomotso Mafura and painted by Bongekile Ntombela
Dimensions: H; 37 L; 28cm W; 20cm
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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Qiniso Mungwe
Qiniso was born in December 1990 at Mpophomeni near Howick, and joined...
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Mthulisi Ncube
Mthulisi, with Mandla as his mentor and friend, has already found himself...
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.