Locardia Ndandarika

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Locardia Ndandarika (1945 – 5 January 2023), was a Zimbabwean sculptor.[1]

A native of Bindura, as a young girl Ndandarika made models in clay using traditional methods. In 1964. she married Joseph Ndandarika, divorcing him in 1978.[2] During their marriage she learned more about sculpture, and later turned to it full-time. In 1986 she became a member of the Workshop Gallery; she was also invited to work at the Chapungu Sculpture Park. In 1990, she was invited to participate in the Commonwealth Games in New Zealand. Ndandarika has exhibited and held workshops in the United States, the Netherlands, South Africa, and New Zealand since 1997.[citation needed]

She is the mother of Ronnie Dongo and Virginia Ndandarika.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Locardia Ndandarika". MutualArt. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Locardia Ndandarika". Guruve - ethical experts in Shona sculpture. Retrieved 19 December 2021.