{"product_id":"kisii-stone-bowl-kenya-4-inch-copy","title":"Lion Incised Stone Plaque by Mazola Wa Mwashighadi MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eMazola Wa Mwashighadi (Kenya\/Jamaica)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThis striking rectangular stone plaque by \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eMazola Wa Mwashighadi\u003c\/strong\u003e features a finely incised sketch of a lion, rendered in confident, expressive line work. The lion’s flowing mane is articulated through energetic, etched strokes that contrast beautifully against the dark, polished surface of the stone. It is signed by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eWorking with natural materials and bold imagery drawn from African identity and wildlife, Mwashighadi often blended drawing and sculpture in innovative ways. Here, the simplicity of the rectangular form allows the power and dignity of the lion to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"853\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA compelling and tactile piece, this work reflects the artist’s strong graphic sensibility and his connection to African symbolism, where the lion represents strength, leadership, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"417b28ff-7b31-48f7-b0ef-a22fa3b762b7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a82166a6-b647-4e9c-b7af-44d073e9d367-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"22f59d39-1957-4e17-a1d5-df89e4751791\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eArtist Profile — Mazola Wa Mwashighadi (1964–2025)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eMazola Wa Mwashighadi was a Kenyan-born multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompassed sculpture, painting, collage, installation, jewelry, and mixed media. Born in Taita-Taveta District, Kenya, he trained at the Creative Art Centre in Nairobi before expanding into sculptural assemblage and work with found materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eAwarded the Commonwealth Art and Craft Fellowship (1996–97), he studied at the Edna Manley College in Kingston, Jamaica, later making Jamaica his home. His work explored cultural memory, identity, ritual, and ecology, often transforming discarded materials into powerful, expressive forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"992\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eExhibiting internationally across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States, Mwashighadi also completed major public commissions, including \u003cem data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eTotem of Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e in Jamaica. He is remembered for bridging Kenyan heritage and Caribbean artistic dialogue through his innovative and socially engaged practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. 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