Noria Mabasa,now 84 hails from Xigalo,Limpopo province in South Africa.She had been into the arts of ceramic and wood sculpture works for over 5(five) decades.

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She is known to be one of the pioneering women in the arts of wood carving in South Africa.Though she never received any formal education in this field,her art works have gained a lot of recognition both nationally and international.

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Her native Venda mythology, spirituality, and customs are shown in carvings. Her works also offers insight into the day-to-day experiences of the women, kids, and infants in her hamlet.

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She portrays the challenges women endured during the infamous apartheid system in her nation, including violence, loss, and displacement, while tackling questions of race and gender. Her works also give women the confidence to speak out against issues of abuse, discrimination, and violence.