Fanie Malatjie posing next to an African traditional drum made by Simon Madzunga. The drum symbolises a connection to the ancestors hence as interpretated by the artist. At the ripe age of 70, and after struggling for years to make a living out of his creations, Mandzula like many previously overlooked artists is finally reaping the fruits of his labour. He specialises in African traditional drums, which were used in ritual performances, like Ingoma to mark a burial.
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