MUAKU95 - Ashtray - Bronze - Monumental ashtray
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Monumental bronze ashtray, 33 × 30.5 × 6.5 cm, 14 kg, signed MUAKU95 and dated 1995, from Congo, Africa; fusion of European Brutalist aesthetics with contemporary African design; good condition with age-related wear.
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Exceptional and monumental bronze ashtray weighing 14 kilos, signed Muaku95. A magistral fusion, a work of art casting, blending European Brutalist aesthetics and the power of contemporary African design. African metallurgical craftsmanship
A rare collectible piece as much for its design as for its outsized weight of 14 kg. Dated 1995 and signed 'MUAKU', this unique piece stands out with its extraordinary presence (33 cm for 14 kg). The exterior features a rough 'bark' texture with a greenish patina, while the basin, with thick walls, houses the ash in an organic and protective form.
This exceptional 14-kilogram piece is a work of contemporary African metal casting. It testifies to the mastery of bronze work in Africa, reinterpreted here in a powerful and modern sculptural style.
The bottom of the bowl shows slight authentic usage marks, cigars' marks that once inhabited the piece. Far from being defects, these time stains confer on the bronze a patina of soul and historical charm, bearing witness to its history and primary function, probably within a prestige lounge."
Dimensions: 33cm×30.5cm×6.5cm
Weight: 14 kilos
Exceptional and monumental bronze ashtray weighing 14 kilos, signed Muaku95. A magistral fusion, a work of art casting, blending European Brutalist aesthetics and the power of contemporary African design. African metallurgical craftsmanship
A rare collectible piece as much for its design as for its outsized weight of 14 kg. Dated 1995 and signed 'MUAKU', this unique piece stands out with its extraordinary presence (33 cm for 14 kg). The exterior features a rough 'bark' texture with a greenish patina, while the basin, with thick walls, houses the ash in an organic and protective form.
This exceptional 14-kilogram piece is a work of contemporary African metal casting. It testifies to the mastery of bronze work in Africa, reinterpreted here in a powerful and modern sculptural style.
The bottom of the bowl shows slight authentic usage marks, cigars' marks that once inhabited the piece. Far from being defects, these time stains confer on the bronze a patina of soul and historical charm, bearing witness to its history and primary function, probably within a prestige lounge."
Dimensions: 33cm×30.5cm×6.5cm
Weight: 14 kilos
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
14 kg
Specific region of origin
Congo
Title additional information
Monumental ashtray
No. of items
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Africa
Designer/artist/maker
MUAKU95
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6.5 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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