African Soapstone Sculpture
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
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H 2.56 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Hand Carved Soapstone Cattle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A found soapstone cattle statue, hailing from the heart of Kenya. Each curve and contour of this
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Materials
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'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today began
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 4.5 in W 3.87 in D 1.63 in
Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
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Materials
Soapstone
'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'African Queen' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chenjerai Chiripanyanga'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, 2004
H 56 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
'Waiting For Advisor' African (Shona)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Comes with mounting 8-1/4"x 6-3/4"x 4"
African Shona Shona artists and crafts people have been
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures
Materials
Stone
David Bangura Stone Sculpture on Pedestal
By David Bangura
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning stone sculpture by African artist David Bangura.
It has been mounted on a white
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
'Honeymoon' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Town, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Monumental, " Springstone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Monumental" is an original springstone sculpture by Shona sculptor Phineas Masaya. The artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Father Christmas' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Father Christmas,' an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 13.25 in W 4.5 in D 11.25 in
'Mother Elephant with Baby' original small sculpture, heirloom gift
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Town, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 8 in
'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Togetherness' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Phineas Masaya
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Chicken' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbbwean artist Samuel Likongwe
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 10 in
'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Proud Woman' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture by the contemporary Zimbabwean artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chenjerai Chiripanyanga'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, 2002
H 31.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
'Scratching Bird' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Scratching Bird' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today began
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17.25 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Notorious Leader' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by Zimbabwean artist Nigel James. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21.75 in W 12 in D 11 in
'Bird Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Bird Chicken' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbbwean artist Samuel
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 6.88 in
'Family' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Town, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"I Am Beautiful, " Original Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Savheri Chirwa
By Savheri Chirwa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
museums in Cape Town, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 39.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Judge" is an original green serpentine stone sculpture by Corlet, a contemporary Shona stone
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 11 in
'Mother and Child' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today began
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
'Cobalt Bird' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Cobalt Bird' is an original signed sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Proud Woman' original stone Shona sculpture dress hair singed by P. Mua
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Proud Woman' is an original stone sculpture dress hair singed by the Zimbabwean artist P. Mua. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 18.25 in W 5.88 in D 5.88 in
'Ring of Hope' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Ring of Hope' is an original Shona stone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Wonder Mazhindu
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Elia Shiwoohamba ( Namibia, 1981 ) Harvesting Time Lino Cut African School 2006
By Elia Shiwoohama
Located in Meinisberg, CH
prints and sculpture in marble and soapstone. His latest exhibition ‘My Namibia My Nature’ in 2022 was
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Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut, Woodcut
Elia ShiwoohamaElia Shiwoohamba ( Namibia, 1981 ) Harvesting Time Lino Cut African School 2006, 2006
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H 13.59 in W 16.93 in
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African Soapstone Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of african soapstone sculpture for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Expressionist style, while we also have 1 Expressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of african soapstone sculpture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of african soapstone sculpture for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black and gray. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of african soapstone sculpture — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu, Savheri Chirwa and Elia Shiwoohama each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in stone, linocut and paper.
How Much is an African Soapstone Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of african soapstone sculpture we offer is $2,125, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $13,250 for the highest priced.
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