"Guinea Fowl" By Passmore Mupindiko in Green Serpentine 38cm

Shona Sculpture



Passmore was born on the 15th September 1975 in Marendero, Guruve. There are five in his family and he is the first-born.
In 1998 Passmore visited Tengenenge Arts Community, to see if Mr Tom Blomfield, the owner, would buy his work. He then started living within the Community with his brother-in-law Alexander Makaki. During that time he became a full time artist living in Tengenenge Art Community.
Passmore's main subjects in stone are Leaf-bowls (for attracting birds), slender Guinea fowl, Shells and Leaf heads. His work has been exhibited in several countries including France, Holland, South Africa, Germany and Denmark.
During his spare time he likes to fish and listen to songs, which teach people how to live in harmony.