"Expecting Mother" by Factor Zira -SOLD

Price: $0.00


 


Factor Zira was born in 1954 in Guruye. He is married and has seven children. He grew up herding cattle and helping his parents in the fields. He did not go further in his education than primary levels because his parents could not afford the fees. He began working as a builder, first as an assistant and then, in 1976, full time with his own contract.
Factor was introduced to sculpting by the first generation master Henry Munyaradzi, whose daughter, factor married in 1979. He was so inspired by Henry's work that he asked Henry to teach him. He began sculpting on his own in 1982.
Factor sculpted part time while selling Henry's work until the latter's death in 1998. He is now a full time sculptor whose work has been seen in many countries.

"Expecting Mother" measures 17" tall by 7" wide by 6" deep and is carved from serpentine.