Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
EKU/NAMM/0014
Inventory Number
2528CC221
Site Name
Woman and Children Statue, Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
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Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 15:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
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Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 15:03.
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Description
Contribution to Van Wouw towards the Monument. The statue pays homage to the strength and courage of the Voortrekker women. It was the first public sculpture cast as one piece it stands 4.1 meters high and weights 2267kg. Anton was one of the well know sculpture who made a great contribution to the erection of our Monuments. He worked mainly in bronze and in the realistic style
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
Yes
Builder
Designer
Construction Materials
Bronze
Granite
Pedestal Material
Granite
Concrete
Event Commemorated
Voortrekkers women and Children.
Unveiled Comment
Unveiled in 1938.
Inscriptions
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Location
Location
Mapping
-25.776116, 28.175853
Gauteng
- City of Tshwane
Directions to Site
From old Natal Spruit hospital, you pass Thokoza rank on your right, then there are robots followed by the Thokoza police station, community hall ,youth center, ( still construction water park) and you will see theThokoza Memorial on your right.
Access details
Public Access.
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