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Tichona Nyakambangwe
'Sharing One Heart' original opal serpentine sculpture by Tichona Nyakambangwe

2002

About the Item

'Sharing One Heart' is an original sculpture carved from opal serpentine by the Zimbabwean artist Tichona Nyakambangwe. The sculpture presents three figures grouped together, representing members of a family. Each of their abstracted, mask-like faces hold their eyes closed and has a peaceful smile. Their bodies are unified by a bursting circle carved through he sculpture like a mandorla, signifying their spiritual unity and familial ties. opal serpentine 19.5 x 17 x 8 inches, sculpture 2.5 x 14 x 11 inches, base 23 x 17 x 11 inches, overall 73 lbs signed "TNyakambangwe" along bottom edge on reverse acquired directly from the artist Overall good condition; some minor scratches
  • Creator:
    Tichona Nyakambangwe
  • Creation Year:
    2002
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition; some minor scratches.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11043g1stDibs: LU60537560922

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