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Malangatana Ngwenya

Mozambican artist (1936-2011) · Mozambique · On the map · Artists · Died at 74

Malangatana Valente Ngwenya was a Mozambican painter and poet. He frequently exhibited work under his first name alone, as Malangatana. He died on 5 January 2011 in Matosinhos, Portugal.

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Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class2006
Prince Claus Award
UNESCO Artist for Peace
Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry

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Country
Mozambique
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2011 · aged 74

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