Ukugudula - Plastering
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Oil PaintDescription
Ukugudula captures a vital communal ritual in rural Zimbabwe, where women gather to plaster a homestead with soil, water, and shared effort. Descent Nyoni portrays this act not merely as labour, but as cooperation, tradition, and cultural continuity. The warm earth tones, rhythmic movement of figures, and the protective rondavel at the centre reflect how homes are built through unity rather than isolation. The scene honours women as custodians of knowledge and community, showing how everyday practices sustain heritage, dignity, and belonging across generations.Try it!
