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Obert Mukumbi
"Together We Stand, " Shona Figurative Opal Stone Sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

2004

About the Item

"Together We Stand" is an original opal stone sculpture by Shona sculptor Obert Mukumbi. The artist signed the piece on the bottom. The piece weighs approximately 70 lbs. It features two figures standing tall with multiple textures carved into the same green-brown stone. 39" x 8 1/2" x 5" art Obert Mukumbi was born on February 11, 1974 in Mashonaland Central Province where he also attended school. He was interested in wood craft and worked on that while he was still in school. Soon after school he was encouraged by his cousin Kennedy Musekiwa who was already an established and well-known stone sculptor. Obert's works concentrate on issues of the day to day life of African people which he achieves from human expression in abstract and figurative form. He works on hard stones such as springstone, opal, cobalt and fruit serpentine. His work has been exhibited in many countries including the USA, Venezuela and Cuba.
  • Creator:
    Obert Mukumbi (1974, African, Shona)
  • Creation Year:
    2004
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11508g1stDibs: LU60533775641

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