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African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

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 stone.

Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

African Shona Sculpture sign M. Jamba Simbabwe 1955
African Shona Sculpture sign M. Jamba Simbabwe 1955

African Shona Sculpture sign M. Jamba Simbabwe 1955

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare African Shona Art sculpture signed by artist M. Jamba Artist from Zimbabwe circa 1960 Extremely decorative and very heavy

Category

Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture

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

'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Listening Friend' springstone Shona sculpture signed by Chemedu Jemali
'Listening Friend' springstone Shona sculpture signed by Chemedu Jemali

'Listening Friend' springstone Shona sculpture signed by Chemedu Jemali

By Chemedu Jemali

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He has become a well known artist not only in the Shona Art Movement, but also in The Netherlands and in Germany: In 2002, he held four exhibition workshops in Germany (Rhauderfern, ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"My Dear Friend, " Green Serpentine Stone signed by Chemedu Jemali a Shona
"My Dear Friend, " Green Serpentine Stone signed by Chemedu Jemali a Shona

"My Dear Friend, " Green Serpentine Stone signed by Chemedu Jemali a Shona

By Chemedu Jemali

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He has become a well known artist not only in the Shona Art Movement, but also in The Netherlands and in Germany: In 2002, he held four exhibition workshops in Germany (Rhauderfern, ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Special Catch' stone Shona sculpture figure and fish signed by Chemedu Jemali
'Special Catch' stone Shona sculpture figure and fish signed by Chemedu Jemali

'Special Catch' stone Shona sculpture figure and fish signed by Chemedu Jemali

By Chemedu Jemali

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He has become a well known artist not only in the Shona Art Movement, but also in The Netherlands and in Germany: In 2002, he held four exhibition workshops in Germany (Rhauderfern, ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"New Hair Style, " a Springstone Sculpture by Edgar Sahondo
"New Hair Style, " a Springstone Sculpture by Edgar Sahondo

"New Hair Style, " a Springstone Sculpture by Edgar Sahondo

By Edgar Sahondo

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru
'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru

'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Proud Woman' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Wellington Karuru. In the sculpture, the figure's head leans to one side, eyes closed, as if carefully...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Famine' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
'Famine' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde

'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. The sculpture presents a solitary figure who stands facing directly forward. He hold...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Bird' original springstone Shona sculpture signed by Terence Nehumba
'Bird' original springstone Shona sculpture signed by Terence Nehumba

'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 Nehumba. Terence was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellen...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Ostrich' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
'Ostrich' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba

'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 was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent example ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Flower' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
'Flower' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

'Flower' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

By Obert Mukumbi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Here, however, the approach to the subject is purely immersed in the Shona tradition where the stone material is celebrated through contrast between rough and smooth texture and appr...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Bride' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
'Bride' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba

'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 was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent example of...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Flower' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Benjamin Mundara
'Flower' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Benjamin Mundara

'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. The title 'Flower' in this case is more suggestive than definitive, as the sculpt...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Flamingo' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba
'Flamingo' original Shona springstone sculpture signed by Brian Nehumba

'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. Brian was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent example...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Preoccupied' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Grandmother' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Grandmother' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second-generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's wor...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Hope' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere
'Hope' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere

'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 sculpture uses abstraction in the human figure to capture an abstract state of mind: the sc...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Meditation' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere
'Meditation' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Dudzai Mushawepwere

'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. The sculpture uses abstraction in the human figure to capture an abstract state of mi...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Bird Spirit, " Serpentine Stone Sculpture Shona artist Gift Muchenj
"Bird Spirit, " Serpentine Stone Sculpture Shona artist Gift Muchenj

"Bird Spirit, " Serpentine Stone Sculpture Shona artist Gift Muchenj

By Gift Muchenje

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Bird Spirit" is an original serpentine stone sculpture by Gift Muchenje. The artist signed the piece, and it weighs approximately 96lbs. This artwork features an abstracted depictio...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga
Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga

Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga

By Peter Chidzonga

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking abstract stone sculpture from the late 1990s to early 2000s, created by Zimbabwean artist Peter Chidzonga, a prominent figure in the Shona Art Sculpture movement. This la...

Category

Early 2000s Zimbabwean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Serpentine

Shona

Dan ChristensenShona, 1980

Unavailable

H 69.25 in W 55 in

Shona

By Dan Christensen

Located in New York, NY

SELECTED MUSEUM COLLECTIONS Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, Massachusetts Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, Missouri Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New Yor...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Paint

Shona

Dan ChristensenShona, 1980

Unavailable

H 69 in W 55 in

Shona

By Dan Christensen

Located in New York, NY

Category

1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Early 20th Century Shona Female Caryatid Stool, Zimbabwe
Early 20th Century Shona Female Caryatid Stool, Zimbabwe

Early 20th Century Shona Female Caryatid Stool, Zimbabwe

Located in London, GB

Supporting the flat, circular seat of this early twentieth-century stool from the Shona culture in Zimbabwe is a figurative sculpture of a sturdy-bodied female. The figure is depicte...

Category

Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Beautiful Wife"

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Beautiful Wife"

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 8.7 in D 5.5 in

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Beautiful Wife"

By Lazarus Takawira

Located in Paris, FR

Born in the 1950, this Art was very well-known by Europeans with the visit of Tristan Tzara (founder of the Dadaïsm movement) who imported the influence of cubism, Daniel Henry Kahnw...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Busts

Materials

Serpentine

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Great Grandmother"
Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Great Grandmother"

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Great Grandmother"

Unavailable

H 37.4 in W 10.2 in D 13.4 in

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Great Grandmother"

By Lazarus Takawira

Located in Paris, FR

Born in the 1950, this Art was very well known by Europeans with the visit of Tristan Tzara (founder of the Dadaïsm movement) who imported the influence of cubism, Daniel Henry Kahnw...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Busts

Materials

Serpentine

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Daughter"

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Daughter"

Unavailable

H 23.6 in W 9.8 in D 8.7 in

Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Daughter"

By Lazarus Takawira

Located in Paris, FR

Zimbabwe – 20th century. Art of sculpture in Zimbabwe Stone sculpture in Zimbabwe is known as  "Shona" sculpture, from the name of the main ethny which traditionnally is known fo...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Busts

Materials

Serpentine

"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor
"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor

"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe

'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe

By Samuel Likongwe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Blind Beggar, " a Springstone signed by P. Zeac
"Blind Beggar, " a Springstone signed by P. Zeac

"Blind Beggar, " a Springstone signed by P. Zeac

By P. Zeac

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

'Good Student' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
'Good Student' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira

'Good Student' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira

By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Arrogance, Shona
Arrogance, Shona

Tafunga BonjisiArrogance, Shona, 2020

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H 56 in W 32 in D 24 in

Arrogance, Shona

By Tafunga Bonjisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental, unique, original stone by master artist Tafunga Bonjisi. Tafunga Bonjisi.(born 1982) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.Born a twin in Ruwa, Bonjisi is the brother of sculptors Wi...

Category

2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Proud Woman, Shona

Tafunga BonjisiProud Woman, Shona, 2010

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H 42 in W 30 in D 10 in

Proud Woman, Shona

By Tafunga Bonjisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental, unique, original cobalt stone by master artist Tafunga Bonjisi. Tafunga Bonjisi.(born 1982) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.Born a twin in Ruwa, Bonjisi is the brother of sculpt...

Category

2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

The Model, Shona
The Model, Shona

Witness BonjesiThe Model, Shona, 2020

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H 54 in W 28 in D 12 in

The Model, Shona

By Witness Bonjesi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental, Unique sculpture in springstone. Witness Bonjesi was born 1975 in Zimbabwe A native of Mudzi, Mutoko, Witness grew up in Domboshoava, Chinamhora, There he completed pri...

Category

2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Shona Pot
African Shona Pot

African Shona Pot

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H 10 in Dm 10.5 in

African Shona Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

This is a pot made in Southern Africa by the Shona peoples. The pots are typically used to carry beer during spiritual ceremonies. They are crafted from clay, shaped and decorated by...

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Being Patient
Being Patient

Marshford KanyembaBeing Patient, 2002

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H 21.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Being Patient

By Marshford Kanyemba

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Large African Shona Thumb Piano
Large African Shona Thumb Piano

Large African Shona Thumb Piano

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H 8 in W 7 in L 8 in

Large African Shona Thumb Piano

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old African thumb piano or "sanza" from the Shona people of South Africa composed of wood, iron, shells and glass beads. From the collection of A. Naegele, New york, NY. Lamellophone...

Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

"Traditional Dresser, " Opal Stone Sculpture by Shona Sculptor Washington Msonza
"Traditional Dresser, " Opal Stone Sculpture by Shona Sculptor Washington Msonza

"Traditional Dresser, " Opal Stone Sculpture by Shona Sculptor Washington Msonza

By Washington Msonza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Traditional Dresser" is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Washington Msonza. The sculpture features a single elegant figure in a flowing gown, st...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Holding Apples' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Holding Apples' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Holding Apples' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Holding Apples' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe'...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Teacher or Preacher' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Teacher or Preacher' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Teacher or Preacher' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Teacher or Preacher' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madam...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Coming From Labor' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Coming From Labor' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Coming From Labor' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Coming From Labor' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamom...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Shona Sculpture by Munyar Adzi Fombe
Shona Sculpture by Munyar Adzi Fombe

Shona Sculpture by Munyar Adzi Fombe

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H 17 in W 9 in D 5 in

Shona Sculpture by Munyar Adzi Fombe

By Munyaradzi Fombe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large hand-print carved sculpture by Zimbabwe artist Munyar Adzi Fombe.

Category

Vintage 1980s Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture
Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

By R. Mteki

Located in Studio City, CA

This work would clearly be a great addition to any figurative or modern art/sculpture collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe and carved from serpentine stone.

Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

"Creation/Lovers, " Red Jasper Sculpture from Africa circa 2001
"Creation/Lovers, " Red Jasper Sculpture from Africa circa 2001

"Creation/Lovers, " Red Jasper Sculpture from Africa circa 2001

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The hardness, shape, density and quantity used of serpentine, verdite, sandstone, granite, steatite and other stones define the ultimate presentation of completed Shona art sculpture...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Giraffe Bookends original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Giraffe Bookends original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

Giraffe Bookends original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Mother and Baby Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
'Mother and Baby Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

'Mother and Baby Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Mother & Child, " Carved Serpentine Stone signed by Virimai Banga
"Mother & Child, " Carved Serpentine Stone signed by Virimai Banga

"Mother & Child, " Carved Serpentine Stone signed by Virimai Banga

By Virimai Banga

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The faces are simplified and the overall form is made geometric. 10" x 7 1/4" x 4" art Shona artists and crafts people have been working in different media for generations.

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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"
Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"

Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage heavy African Shona folk art sculpture featuring an smoothly finished child with mothers hand / arm, nestled in a slab of unfinished granite rock.

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Beer Brewing C-45
Beer Brewing C-45

Colleen MadamombeBeer Brewing C-45, 2003

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H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in

Beer Brewing C-45

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented by the stone with images drawn both from reality and abstract symbolism.

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Exercising' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Exercising' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Exercising' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Exercising' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's wo...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Sunflower' original Shona opal stone sculpture signed by Tendai Mushawepwere
'Sunflower' original Shona opal stone sculpture signed by Tendai Mushawepwere

'Sunflower' original Shona opal stone sculpture signed by Tendai Mushawepwere

By Tendai Mushawepwere

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Sunflower' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Tendai Mushawepwere. In the sculpture, Tendai combines the natural forms of the tri-petal flower ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture
Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

His solo shows include: 1968 New African Art: The Central African Workshop School, New York, USA 1971 Sculpture Contemporaine des Shonas d’Afrique, Musée Rodin, Paris, France 19...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Shona Headrest, Zimbabwe
Antique Shona Headrest, Zimbabwe

Antique Shona Headrest, Zimbabwe

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H 5.5 in W 6.75 in

Antique Shona Headrest, Zimbabwe

Located in New York, NY

With its ensemble of symmetrical, geometric forms enriched by deeply carved surface motifs, this rest bears many of the hallmarks and excellent qualities of Shona aesthetics. Trib...

Category

Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

The Musician
The Musician

Peter RujuwaThe Musician

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H 23 in W 10.5 in

The Musician

By Peter Rujuwa

Located in Naples, FL

The display enriches society with exposure to Shona stone sculptures. With the same mindset to expose Shona art to the world, the public is invited to Peter's stone sculpture studio ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Tsonga / Shona headrest
Tsonga / Shona headrest

Tsonga / Shona headrest

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H 5.32 in W 1.78 in D 4.73 in

Tsonga / Shona headrest

Located in London, GB

Tsonga / Shona headrest South Africa / Zimbabwe Wood late 19th - early 20th C 13.5cm x 12cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

The Family Unit

Peter RujuwaThe Family Unit

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H 11.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

The Family Unit

By Peter Rujuwa

Located in Naples, FL

The display enriches society with exposure to Shona stone sculptures. With the same mindset to expose Shona art to the world, the public is invited to Peter's stone sculpture studio ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Shona Tribal Stool
African Shona Tribal Stool

African Shona Tribal Stool

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H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 25.2 in

African Shona Tribal Stool

Located in London, GB

An elegant wooden tribal stool most probably originating from the Shona Tribe Zimbabwe, due to its linear carvings and scrolled circular details.

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Amyas Naegele Old Shona Mbira with Bottlecaps in Wood
Amyas Naegele Old Shona Mbira with Bottlecaps in Wood

Amyas Naegele Old Shona Mbira with Bottlecaps in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Amyas Naegele Old Shona Mbira This is an old, honey-colored mbira dzavadzimu with fat keys and recycled bottle cap buzzers. This older style dates to the 1960s-1970s. The instrum...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Located in San Diego, CA

An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy and dense) and have an amazing lo...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

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Shona Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of shona art for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of shona art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of shona art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of shona art examples over the years, but those made by Colleen Madamombe, Obert Mukumbi, Chemedu Jemali, Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu and Rangarirai Makunde are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in stone, precious stone and acrylic paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Shona Art?

The price for a piece of shona art in our collection starts at $120 and tops out at $202,500 with the average selling for $3,517.

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