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Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul"  Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul"  Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)

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 1962), depicting an abstract polished Shona stone figure of a crouched and bowing h...

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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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

This small and intimate sculpture of an elephant is a heartfelt and doting example of the sculpture of the Shona artists of Zimbabwe, but also demonstrates the clever use of the text...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Flower' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi
'Flower' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi

'Flower' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He went to Chimhanda Secondary School where he completed his ‘O’ Levels in 1992, after which he decided to embark on a career in the making of stone sculptures. Josphat produces scul...

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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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

As Makunde was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition, the sculpture reflects the visual heritage of African sculpture: the figure's face is round and mask-like, with squared, ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask
'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask

'Creation' original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Though all that is known of the artist is the name "Newton," the sculpture shows clearly the skill and artistry of the Shona stone-carving tradition.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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

'Bird 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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Dressed For Tonight' Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
'Dressed For Tonight' Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde

'Dressed For Tonight' Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde

By Rangarirai Makunde

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Indeed, as is so beloved of the artists trained in the Shona tradition, the entire sculpture is a celebration of the texture of stone: the woman's face and hands are polished smooth ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Eye Witness' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi
'Eye Witness' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi

'Eye Witness' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Makenzi was trained in the contemporary Shona stone carving tradition, and thus his works take on themes from African as well as from European art history.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Dancing in the Wind' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru
'Dancing in the Wind' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru

'Dancing in the Wind' original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Dancing in the Wind' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Wellington Karuru. The artist presents an elegant and curvilinear figure of a woman, her hair ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture
Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture

Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe.

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20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya
'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya

'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya

By Phineas Masaya

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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Bird' original stone Shona sculpture by Samuel Tichafa Masakwa
'Bird' original stone Shona sculpture by Samuel Tichafa Masakwa

'Bird' original stone Shona sculpture by Samuel Tichafa Masakwa

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Trained in the Shona stone carving tradition, the artists here presents an elegantly abstracted water fowl: above the egg-shaped form of the body, the bird's long neck curls outward ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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

Here, however, these motifs are fully immersed in the Shona stone carving traditions of Zimbabwe. fruit serpentine 16 x 11 x 6 inches, sculpture 4.75 x 12.5 x 9.5 inches, stone base...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed
African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed

African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Morning Excercise (C-3)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece along the base of the skirt. This artwork features a woman...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu

'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu

By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu

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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James
'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James

'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James

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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Face' original signed cobalt stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
'Face' original signed cobalt stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

'Face' original signed cobalt stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

By Obert Mukumbi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Face' is an original cobalt sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Obert Mukumbi. This sculpture demonstrates the artist's influence from the great Shona sculptor Coleen Madamombe, who ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Fish Totem' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
'Fish Totem' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

'Fish Totem' original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi

By Obert Mukumbi

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Fish Totem' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Obert Mukumbi. The sculpture presents an interactive and playful combination of subjects, both of which are...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Ready for Marriage' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Washington Msonza
'Ready for Marriage' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Washington Msonza

'Ready for Marriage' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Washington Msonza

By Washington Msonza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He began by sculpting smaller works, and later began creating life-size sculptures. Washington’s great-aunt Locardia Ndandarika conveyed to him the ability to develop a feeling for ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

"Calling Head, " Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Gift Muchenje
"Calling Head, " Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Gift Muchenje

"Calling Head, " Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Gift Muchenje

By Gift Muchenje

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Calling Head" is an original opal stone sculpture by Gift Muchenje. The artist signed the piece and it weighs 155 lbs. This artwork features a woman with textured hair puckering her...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Proud Woman' original stone Shona sculpture dress hair singed by P. Mua
'Proud Woman' original stone Shona sculpture dress hair singed by P. Mua

'Proud Woman' original stone Shona sculpture dress hair singed by P. Mua

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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Me and My Family' original stone Shona sculpture by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
'Me and My Family' original stone Shona sculpture by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

'Me and My Family' original stone Shona sculpture by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

By Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

Located in Milwaukee, WI

He was very inspired by sculpture of the late John Takawira, one of Zimbabwe's first generation of Shona sculptors, whom he met and worked with for a time when Picket went to Chapungu.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe.

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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

As the viewer walks around the sculpture, they can see that Jemali has left parts of the figure rough as the original stone, and some areas unpolished, thus marking this sculpture as...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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Zimbabwe Shona Stone Sculpture by Michael Chiwandire
Zimbabwe Shona Stone Sculpture by Michael Chiwandire

Zimbabwe Shona Stone Sculpture by Michael Chiwandire

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H 21 in W 13 in D 4.5 in

Zimbabwe Shona Stone Sculpture by Michael Chiwandire

Located in Sheffield, MA

The area of Zimbabwe where this sculpture was made is well known for their Shona stonework. This piece, done by Michael Chiwandire, depicts a thoughtful subject, but makes a powerful...

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Sculptures

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Stone

Vintage Carved Stone Head Sculpture Shona
Vintage Carved Stone Head Sculpture Shona

Vintage Carved Stone Head Sculpture Shona

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H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Vintage Carved Stone Head Sculpture Shona

Located in Dorchester, GB

Carved sculpture signed on the base. Thought to be a Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe. Signature hard to make out but its possibly ECHIWAVY Dimensions H 38cm, W 23cm, D 23cm Condit...

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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gedion Nyanhongo “Exercising”, Large Shona Springstone Sculpture, 1990s
Gedion Nyanhongo “Exercising”, Large Shona Springstone Sculpture, 1990s

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-based Zimbabwean artist Gedion Nyanhongo.

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1990s Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

African Shona Stone Sculpture
African Shona Stone Sculpture

African Shona Stone Sculpture

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H 17.75 in W 6 in D 8 in

African Shona Stone Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Polished stone sculpute by the Shona tribe in Africa. Title "Comforting Spirits". Comes with letter of authencity.

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2010s Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

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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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

'Lady Creation' original Shona stone sculpture by Marshford Kanyemba
'Lady Creation' original Shona stone sculpture by Marshford Kanyemba

'Lady Creation' original Shona stone sculpture by Marshford Kanyemba

By Marshford Kanyemba

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Her hair points upward like a cone, lilting to one side as though the woman is striding forward. As so many Shona artists do, Kanyemba allows the natural shape of the stone influence...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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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.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture
African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture

African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

African modern abstract carved stone sculpture made by the Shona tribe. The piece has rough surfaces and smooth polished surfaces and depicts an abstract person.

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20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

"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

He began by sculpting smaller works, and later began creating life-size sculptures. Washington’s great-aunt Locardia Ndandarika conveyed to him the ability to develop a feeling for ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Shona Warrior Hand-Carved Sculpture
Shona Warrior Hand-Carved Sculpture

Shona Warrior Hand-Carved Sculpture

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 5.12 in

Shona Warrior Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

A hand carved Shona sculpture in solid serpentine stone, created in Zimbabwe in the 1990s.

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1990s Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

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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

Richard Mteki's work is best associated with the Shona sculpture movement. In 1986 Mteki was commissioned by the Zimbabwean Government to create a piece for the National Sports S...

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20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Shona Semi Precious Stone Sculpture by P. Mupinga, circa 1990
Shona Semi Precious Stone Sculpture by P. Mupinga, circa 1990

Shona Semi Precious Stone Sculpture by P. Mupinga, circa 1990

Located in Toronto, ON

This playful and positive stone sculpture depicting a bird like face is by one of the Zimbabwean Shona tribe's master sculptures, P.

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1990s Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

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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...

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2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

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Shona Sculpture of Solitary Figure
Shona Sculpture of Solitary Figure

Shona Sculpture of Solitary Figure

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H 20 in W 7 in D 7.5 in

Shona Sculpture of Solitary Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved sculpture of a human figure in the Shona style of Zimbabwe.

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

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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...

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2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Shona Sculpture of Mother and Baby
Shona Sculpture of Mother and Baby

Shona Sculpture of Mother and Baby

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H 21.75 in W 7 in D 9 in

Shona Sculpture of Mother and Baby

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved sculpture of a mother and child in the Shona style of Zimbabwe.

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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.

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Vintage 1980s Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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African Shona Sculpture Titled "Giraffes" by Robert Kwechete
African Shona Sculpture Titled "Giraffes" by Robert Kwechete

African Shona Sculpture Titled "Giraffes" by Robert Kwechete

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful abstract African sculpture of a giraffe in "Rapoco" stone, a Serpentine composite having a muted green moss and light caramel color.

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1990s Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

African Shona Sculpture Titled "Watchful Ancestor" by Richard Mteki
African Shona Sculpture Titled "Watchful Ancestor" by Richard Mteki

African Shona Sculpture Titled "Watchful Ancestor" by Richard Mteki

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous Shona modern abstract sculpture in a dark black Springstone Serpentine. Richard Mteki was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1947. He is one of the most prominent sculptors of t...

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1990s Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

African Shona Sculpture Titled "Resting Spirit" by Factor Ziira
African Shona Sculpture Titled "Resting Spirit" by Factor Ziira

African Shona Sculpture Titled "Resting Spirit" by Factor Ziira

Located in Hopewell, NJ

"Resting Spirit" by Factor Ziira sculpted in Springstone Serpentine which is a deep black. Factor Ziira was born in Guruve, Zimbabwe in 1954. He was a full time apprentice to Henr...

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1990s Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The wood pedestal with black top is not included in the sale. Shona sculpture: Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe.

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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Shona Figurine of Mother and Baby
Shona Figurine of Mother and Baby

Shona Figurine of Mother and Baby

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H 18 in W 6 in D 5 in

Shona Figurine of Mother and Baby

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved statuette of a mother and child in the Shona style of Zimbabwe. The sculpture, carved from black springstone, uses areas of high polish to show the heads and hands of t...

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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.

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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'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

This small and intimate sculpture of a mother and infant elephant is a heartfelt and doting example of the sculpture of the Shona artists of Zimbabwe, but also demonstrates the cleve...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Pheoleen Gandari Hand-Carved Shona Stone Fish Sculpture
Pheoleen Gandari Hand-Carved Shona Stone Fish Sculpture

Pheoleen Gandari Hand-Carved Shona Stone Fish Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful and very decorative fish sculpture hand-carved from shona stone. Signed by the artist Pheoleen Gandari who is from Zimbabwe.

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20th Century Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures

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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 ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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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...

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20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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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

“Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

"Head, " Opal Sculpture signed by Joseph Makenzi an African Shona
"Head, " Opal Sculpture signed by Joseph Makenzi an African Shona

"Head, " Opal Sculpture signed by Joseph Makenzi an African Shona

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Head" is an opal sculpture signed by Joseph Makenzi an African Shona. The head is very peaceful and happy. Their lips turn up at the corners and eyes closed. Art: 24 x 8 x 10 in

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Early 2000s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Precious Stone

Pair of Shona Busts
Pair of Shona Busts

Pair of Shona Busts

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H 11 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Shona Busts

Located in Brooklyn, NY

an exceptional pair, signed & dated He is 5.5"W x 6.5"D x 11"H. She is 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H.

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Busts

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Stone

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 ...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Peter Mandala Carved Stone Statue
Peter Mandala Carved Stone Statue

Peter Mandala Carved Stone Statue

By Peter Mandala

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, Shona stone sculptures have resurfaced and many of the older and larger pieces have landed in museums and private homes.

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

Set of Three-Stone Shona Sculptures
Set of Three-Stone Shona Sculptures

Set of Three-Stone Shona Sculptures

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H 11 in W 7 in D 1 in

Set of Three-Stone Shona Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

An expertly carved set of three striking stone sculptures from the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Shona Sculpture, "Mother and Child"
Carved Stone Shona Sculpture, "Mother and Child"

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 child.

Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Shona Sculpture, "Caring Mother" by Netsai Mukomberanwa
Shona Sculpture, "Caring Mother" by Netsai Mukomberanwa

Shona Sculpture, "Caring Mother" by Netsai Mukomberanwa

Located in New York, NY

A sensitively carved stone sculpture from Zimbabwe by Shona artist Netsai Mukomberanwa depicting a lovely image of a caring mother with her hand placed gently over her heart.

Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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Masakazu KobayashiBow-White, 1998

$15,000

H 31 in W 33 in D 3 in

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By Masakazu Kobayashi

Located in Wilton, CT

"[Masakazu Kobayashi's] woven Waves in dyed threads rank[s] among the most perfect in aesthetic effectiveness ever produced by contemporary weaving….This Japanese way of conjuring up...

Category

1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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