This hand-painted enamel plate transforms a traditional household object into a distinctive work of art. Created on classic Kango enamelware—long a staple in Zimbabwean homes—each piece is individually painted by artist Keith Zenda, making every plate unique.

Kango plates are more than functional items; they are part of everyday culture. Often reserved for Sundays and special gatherings, they are carefully kept and visibly displayed in the kitchen, reflecting a sense of pride, hospitality, and tradition. By painting onto this familiar surface, Zenda connects deeply rooted domestic heritage with contemporary artistic expression.

The scene, inspired by rural life, captures a quiet moment of daily experience—simple yet rich in narrative. The plate becomes both a usable object and a storytelling canvas, carrying memory, place, and identity.

Each piece is one of a kind—where tradition meets art, and the ordinary becomes collectible.

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Kango Hand Painted Plates

These hand-painted enamel cups transform a familiar everyday object into a unique piece of collectible art. Created on traditional Kango enamelware—an iconic staple in Zimbabwean households—each cup is individually painted by artist Keith Zenda, making every piece one of a kind.

Kango cups and plates hold a special place in Zimbabwean culture. Often reserved for Sundays and special occasions, they are proudly displayed in the kitchen—visible to visitors as a quiet expression of care, pride, and hospitality. By painting onto this culturally significant surface, Zenda bridges daily life with artistic storytelling.

The motifs, inspired by rural landscapes and lived experience, bring warmth and narrative to the object, elevating it beyond function. Each cup carries both the heritage of Zimbabwean domestic tradition and the artist’s contemporary voice.

No two pieces are identical—each is a small canvas, a memory, and a conversation.

Kango Hand Painted Cups

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Mushamukudzi - Mudzimai weMusha

The Last Round

Stealth

Happy Woman

Watcher of Silence - Harare

Shongo yehushingu (Braided in bravery)

It's every Woman's Dream - Harare

Amazing

This virtual gallery presents the latest additions from the Artgal Zim Center in 2026—a carefully curated selection of contemporary Zimbabwean sculpture and painting. Each work reflects a dialogue between tradition and experimentation, material and meaning. Together, they offer collectors and viewers an intimate encounter with artists shaping Zimbabwe’s evolving visual language.

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collection: ZZ - Kango Cups & Plates

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Kango Hand Painted Plates

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