Phillip Rikhotso (1945–2015) was a renowned Limpopo sculptor whose wood carvings draw on Tsonga folklore and myth. Known for his fantastical figures with exaggerated features and playful details, his work explores themes of transformation, spirituality, and everyday rural life. Winner of the 2004 Brett Kebble Art Award, Rikhotso’s imaginative style has earned him national and international acclaim, placing him among South Africa’s most important rural sculptors.