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Continuity and change in Makonde Sculpture: a case study of Abunuwasi Anangangola.
(University of Dar es Salaam, 2003) Enock, Dinnah
The main purpose of this study was to examine factors for continuity and change in Makonde sculpture, using the works of Abunuwasi Anangangola as a case study. The objectives of the study were to analyze artistic motivation for Anangangola's sculpture, to analyze factors influencing the sculptor's media and style, to identify aesthetic standards for Anangangola's sculptures, and to examine artistic inspiration that guides the sculptor's work from1960's to 2002. The study was conducted at Mkuranga township, where Anangangola lives and works. Research instruments such as interview and observation were employed in data collection. Anangangola's sculptures were observed in two phases. Phases one of Anangangola's sculptures (POAS} are those carved in I960's. While the Phase two are those carved from 2000 to 2002. This was done in order to determine their continuity and change. The findings of the study revealed that, low income, competitive market and mixing cultures are the most important factors for continuity and change in Anangangola's sculpture. The study therefore, concludes that, the artistic creativity for Anangangola has always been affected by those factors mentioned for the whole period from I960's to 2002.