Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born

Date: 3 Aug 1946
Updated: 30 Sep 2019

Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born

Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, South African artist who studied under Azaria Mbatha at Rorke's Drift. Shilakoe was known for his wooden sculptures and etchings. He died tragically in September 1972.

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01Sack, S. (1988). The neglected tradition: Towards a new history of South African art, Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery. p. 127

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011690

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South African History Online. "Cyprian Mpho Shilakoe, SA artist, is born." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011690.