Maketo's Gallery
Artist's Bio - Maketo was born in the Aeroporto neighborhood of Maputo, Mozambique during the mid 1970's. His neighborhood is renowned for producing artists and he was exposed to art from an early age. During adolescence, Maketo first became involved in painting by producing portraits of famous figures, such as Bob Marley and Michael Jackson... more
Band Blue
Dimensions: 32” x 44” | Price (unframed): $290.00 sold
Artist's Description - Music plays a central role in Mozambican culture. Western instruments, such as the guitar, are commonly played together with traditional instruments, such as the xytende. This piece shows a band playing Galanga music, which originated in Mozambique.
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Band Yellow
Dimensions: 35” x 44” | Price (unframed): $275.00
Artist's Description - This piece shows the key role that the Xytende instrument plays in Mozambican music. The xytende is commonly played along with a guitar and is used in Marrabenta, Mutimba and Galanga styles of music.
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Band Red
Dimensions: 36” x 44” | Price (unframed): $275.00
Artist's Description - Music plays a key role in Mozambican celebrations, regardless of whether they are of traditional or contemporary origins. Common instruments include drums, horns and the marrimba. This piece depicts a celebration of people dancing as the band plays around a marrimba.
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Abstract Curves 1
Dimensions: 35” x 44” | Price (unframed): $275.00
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Abstract Curves 2
Dimensions: 35” x 44” | Price (unframed): $250.00
Abstract Curves 3
Dimensions: 43” x 45” | Price (unframed): $250.00
Abstract Squares 1
Dimensions: 43” x 45” | Price (unframed): $300.00
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Abstract Squares 2
Dimensions: 43” x 45” | Price (unframed): $275.00
Abstract Squares 3
Dimensions: 43” x 45” | Price: $350.00 sold
To be displayed and sold at The Corner Store Gallery in Washington, D.C. December 12th - January 8th if not purchased sooner. See Events Page.
Galleries of other Mozambican artists you may like: Gumatsy, Simbine, Male
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