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Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru

Creator: Fujinuma Noboru
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A woven bamboo sculpture in a basket (ikebana) form named "Dragonfly" by Japanese bamboo artist Fujinuma Noboru (b. 1945) circa 2003. Constructed from Nemagari dwarf bamboo, using techniques such as open work free style plaiting, hexagonal plaiting and wrapping, the piece shows an open body with irregular openings supported by three legs. The thicker wrapping around the mouth rim is reminiscent of the shape of the dragonfly eye. Singed "Noboru". Originally purchased from Tai Modern, Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2003.
Fujinuma Noboru was born in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture. He studied under Yagisawa Keizo in 1976. In 2002, he was named a Living National Treasure by Japanese Government.
A nearly identical piece is illustrated on page 560, plate 240 in the book "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Bamboo
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition, minimal surface wear and patina.
Creation Date:	2003
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Asian, Collectible Design
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	427461

Dimensions

H.	8.75 in;	Diam.	6 in;
H.	22.23 cm;	Diam.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.