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African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
Carved Stone Shona Sculpture, "Mother and Child"
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved stone Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe depicting a mother tenderly cradling her
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abstract Sculpture in Serpentine by Tafadzwa Tandi from Mrewa, Zimbabwe
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible abstract sculpture by Tafadzwa Tandi made out of a solid piece of serpentine stone. A
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features a pregnant woman. Generally, local carvers make only a belly and breast comb to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
carvings. While there is not a long standing tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 4.5 in W 3.87 in D 1.63 in
Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Contemporary Stone Carving from Zimbabwe, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, UK
1994 Henry of Tengenenge, Contemporary
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21.25 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21 in W 12 in D 14 in
Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul" Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An African Shona Stone Sculpture titled "Sheltering Soul" by Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwean, Born
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
H 16 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in
'Coming From the Fields' original Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence of her strong
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Coming From Labor' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence of her strong determination, self expression
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.
Category
Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
By Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand carved stone sculpture by Zimbabwean Artist Nesbert Mukomberanqa, nephew to Nicholas
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Hawk", Wall Hanging Glass and Metal Sculpture with Original Photography
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Benches", Wall Mounting Blown Glass Sculpture with Steel Frame, Photography
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
"Untitled, Witness Series", Glass and Metal Wall Mounting Sculpture, Photography
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 5 in
"Woodlands Palette Tapestry", Wall Mounted Sculpture Composed of Metal and Glass
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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H 45 in W 25 in D 7 in
"Cottonwood with Wheel of Remembering", Wall Mounting Glass Sculpture with Metal
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal
"Geode with Traveler", Glass and Metal Mixed Media Wall Mounted Sculpture
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
"Woodlands Palette Tapestry", Wall Mounted Sculpture Composed of Metal and Glass
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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H 45 in W 25 in D 7 in
Gedion Nyanhongo “Exercising”, Large Shona Springstone Sculpture, 1990s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very impressive signed Shona sculpture in springstone titled “Exercising” by important Arizona
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
She Rises, Himba Portrait Series, Contemporary Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
carved
sculpture created in Zimbabwe.
It gets its name from the ‘Shona’ tribe of people
(actually a
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Gregory Mutasa sculptor ''Bather'' Zimbabwe
Located in Den Haag, NL
of Zimbabwean Sculptors. His graceful sculptures of female form are instantly recognizable and much
Category
1990s Zimbabwean Organic Modern Statues
Materials
Stone
'Honeymoon' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Honeymoon' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
established figure in the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Flower' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Flower' is an original fruit serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Josphat Makenzi
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 16.75 in W 17.5 in D 6.5 in
'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
'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
'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zimbabwean artist Chenjerai Chiripanyanga. The sculpture itself stands tall and proud like a totem, the
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
'Flower' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Benjamin Mundara
By Benjamin Mundara
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Flower' is an original fruit serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Benjamin Mundara
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 20.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
"New Hair Style, " a Springstone Sculpture by Edgar Sahondo
By Edgar Sahondo
Located in Milwaukee, WI
there is not a long standing tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21 in W 10 in D 9 in
'Scratching Bird' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zimbabwean artist Chenjerai Chiripanyanga. The artist presents in this sculpture a highly abstracted figure
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Mother Elephant with Baby' original small sculpture, heirloom gift
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of the sculpture of the Shona artists of Zimbabwe, but also demonstrates the clever use of the
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 8 in
"Monumental, " Springstone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
a long standing tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia), stone
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'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
'Caring Mother' original springstone Shona sculpture by Brighton Mutongwizo
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Caring Mother' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Brighton Mutongwizo
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence of her strong determination, self expression
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence of her strong determination, self expression
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
established figure in the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Greetings' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia), stone carvings dating from the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 10 in
'Flamingo' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
By Brian Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Flamingo' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Brian Nehumba
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 54 in W 14 in D 10 in
'Famine' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
By Rangarirai Makunde
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Famine' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Rangarirai Makunde
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
'Ostrich' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
By Brian Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Ostrich' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Brian Nehumba. Brian
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 11 in
African Stone Sculpture Birds Animals Family Mother Children Outdoors Siblings
By Gerald Takawira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Protecting Family" is an original sculpture in springstone created by Gerald Takawira. Takawira
Category
1980s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Bride' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
By Brian Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Bride' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Brian Nehumba. Brian
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 30 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
"Untitled, Homage Series", Figurative Glass Sculpture with Steel Base, Blown
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
'Flower' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Flower' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Obert Mukumbi. In the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in
'Hope' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere
By Dudzai Mushawepwere
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Hope' original springstone sculpture signed by Zimbabwean artist Dudzai Mushawepwere. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 53.75 in W 23.25 in D 10 in
'Sharing One Heart' original opal serpentine sculpture by Tichona Nyakambangwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Sharing One Heart' is an original sculpture carved from opal serpentine by the Zimbabwean artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Eye Witness' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Eye Witness' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Josphat
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Protected by Spirits' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17.25 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
'Meditation' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere
By Dudzai Mushawepwere
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Meditation' original opal serpentine sculpture signed by Zimbabwean artist Dudzai Mushawepwere
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 36.75 in W 21.25 in D 7.5 in
'Bird' original springstone Shona sculpture signed by Terence Nehumba
By Terence Paradzai Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Bird' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Terence Paradzai
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Burst!", Wall Mounted Glass and Metal Sculpture with Original Photography
By Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles
Located in St. Louis, MO
personal and artistic development: in 1997 they visited Zimbabwe and Botswana; returning to Africa they
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
'Owl' original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Joel Nhete
By Joel Nhete
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Owl' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary Zimbabwean artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
'Listening Friend' springstone Shona sculpture signed by Chemedu Jemali
By Chemedu Jemali
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Listening Friend' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Chemedu
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 46 in W 13 in D 10.5 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
'Relaxing Woman' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.
Madamombe's sculpture is evidence of her strong
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Playing Sisters' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Playing Sisters' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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