The record
A sculpture's value rests on knowing who made it and how it came to you. Every work at Nhaka carries a record, and the record states only what we can show.
What a record holds
- The artist
- Who made the work, confirmed by the artist.
- The work
- Title, material, dimensions, weight and year.
- Photographs
- Every image linked to one work.
- Making
- Where we have it, the photographed sequence from raw block to finished work.
- Ownership
- Each change of hands, from the workshop to the first owner and beyond.
Record status
Each work page shows where its record stands.
- Awaiting artist verification
- The work has been photographed and attributed by Nhaka. The artist has not yet confirmed its details.
- Verified by the artist
- The artist has confirmed authorship, title or approved name, and material.
- Catalogue record complete
- Dimensions, weight, condition, location, availability and image rights are recorded.