Phansi Museum
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A spectacular collection of Southern African arts, crafts and traditions. Phansi is pronounced ‘punzi’, meaning ‘below’ or ‘beneath in IsiZulu, after the basement location where it began. ‘Phansi’ is also traditionally known as the place beneath, where the ancestral spirits dwell.
The museum was started in 2000 as a small private museum, and has since expanded to host one of the biggest and most spectacular collections of African arts and crafts in the world. Read more
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Marian Divaris I. 2016-03-20Amazing attention to detail showcasing the vibrant peoples who make up our country.Guides are so friendly and knowledgeable.
Bob D. 2016-10-27Fascinating. Well presented. Friendly guides. But beware! There are some heart breaking stories behind some of that art.
Rothrock R. 2016-07-29Amazing and very special place. Thank you Phumzile Nkosi for a wonderful tour.
Jacques P. 2015-12-28Awesome museum. Really special.
Yanni V. 2015-11-18Truly a hidden gem of design history and culture in Durban
Lillian B. 2015-10-30Wow it looks stunning will definitely visit as soon as Possible Keep it up
Stephanie B. 2014-04-16We showed up at the museum without an appointment but were able to get a tour. We enjoyed a wonderful morning learning so many new cultural facts. I...
John R. 2013-11-05Every time I go there it feels like a whole new experience. There is so much to see. Try to get Paul to give you a guided tour. He is so knowledgable...
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Phansi M. 2017-11-27
Two happy customers, Vivienne Garside and Pieter Mostert from Vukani Cultural Museum in Eshowe with a telephone wire basket by Hlengiwe Dube.
Two happy customers, Vivienne Garside and Pieter Mostert from Vukani Cultural Museum in Eshowe with a telephone wire basket by Hlengiwe Dube.
Phansi M. 2017-11-25
Our last exhibition of the year pays tribute to Internationally acclaimed Master Crafter, Elliot MKhize. One of the forefathers of telephone wire weaving, Elliot has been perfecting his craft for 37 years. Opens on Saturday, 2 December 2017 at 10:00 at
Our last exhibition of the year pays tribute to Internationally acclaimed Master Crafter, Elliot MKhize. One of the forefathers of telephone wire weaving, Elliot has been perfecting his craft for 37 years. Opens on Saturday, 2 December 2017 at 10:00 at
Phansi M. 2017-11-23
Available from the Phansi Shop. Carved angels, 15cm high, jacaranda wood by Josaphat Phiri.
Available from the Phansi Shop. Carved angels, 15cm high, jacaranda wood by Josaphat Phiri.
Phansi M. 2017-11-21
Phansi Museum latest acquisition. Chair used by a Sangoma in Mozambique with medicine containers
Phansi Museum latest acquisition. Chair used by a Sangoma in Mozambique with medicine containers
Phansi M. 2017-11-20
Ceramics SA KZN Branch will host their last workshop for 2018 at Phansi Museum on Saturday, 25 November 2017. Guest artist is Michelle Rall.
Ceramics SA KZN Branch will host their last workshop for 2018 at Phansi Museum on Saturday, 25 November 2017. Guest artist is Michelle Rall.
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Phansi Museum has a total of 1441 visitors (checkins) and 2540 likes.
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