Mozambican art

Art pieces in the Maputo outskirts

4 Jul 2014 | From Luis of Mozambique

POSTCROSSING SWAP

Mozambicans are artistically talented people. They are renowned for wood carvings, pottery, paintings, dyed fabrics, and jewelry-making. During the last years of the colonial period, Mozambican art reflected the oppression by the colonial power, and became symbol of the resistance. After independence in 1975, the modern art came into a new phase.

The postcard shows some street arts in Matalana (Maputo outskirts). Painted figures (top) made out of clay are quite popular with artists and purchasers alike. They may appear to the eye as somewhat bizarre, but that just make them more sought-after. Then there are painted murals (below) with many bright colors. They is art everywhere - in the streets, walls, even on the floors.

My first postcard from Mozambique

Beachspot at the Bazaruto Archipelago

4 Jul 2014 | From Luis of Mozambique

POSTCROSSING SWAP

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique (Portuguese: Moçambique or República de Moçambique), is a country in Southeast Africa. Its capital and largest city is Maputo. Mozambique is endowed with rich and extensive natural resources. The country's tourism sector is also growing. It is one of Africa’s up-and-coming hot-spots, with stunning beaches, excellent diving and magical offshore islands.

About the postcard, Bazaruto Archipelago is one of Mozambique's foremost marine biodiversity locations as well as an attractive tourist destination. It is located in the south of the country. It is a group of six islands in Mozambique, near the mainland city of Vilankulo. It comprises the islands of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina (also known as Paradise Island) and Shell.

Luis describes the picture in the postcard as something between art and anthropology.