Lives in the informal art trade : an ethnographic case study of Maputo, Mozambique

This minor dissertation investigates the lives and businesses of informal artists and vendors in Maputo, Mozambique. The research points to a swell in numbers of artisans in Maputo over the past dozen years. Tourism has developed in Mozambique; expanding the clientele for Maputo's informal artisans. The increase of artisans has had a few negative effects including a drop in prices due to competition and a compromise in artistic quality. The seven interviewees explain the reality of the informal art business as one of subsistence.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Sociology

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Southgate, Colin Scott

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Steyn, Melissa

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8113

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/8113