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Rangarirai Makunde Sculptures

Zimbabwean, b. 1969

Rangarirai Makunde was born in 1969 in Bikita district, Masvingo province, Zimbabwe. In his early twenties, he moved to Harare, seeking better employment opportunities than were offered in his hometown. There he worked for two years as his uncle Gladman Zinyeka’s assistant and admired the way he created his sculptures. Makunde is one of the most acclaimed artists of the new generation of sculptors. Makunde carves from observance and to bring form out of stone. He began sculpting full time, which enabled him to develop his own unique style. With stone sculpting, he finally discovered a means of expressing himself. His favorite stones to work with are the hardest ones. His creations radiate a distinctively vibrant energy and color. Makunde takes particular pride in his finishes and unlike many of the other sculptors, he prefers to do the last stage of polishing himself, up to the final finish. He has had several exhibitions to his credit.

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Artist: Rangarirai Makunde
'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

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'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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Rangarirai Makunde Sculptures

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'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

'Dressed For Tonight' is an original black serpentine stone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Rangarirai Makunde. The sculpture presents the figure of a tall and elegant woma...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Rangarirai Makunde Sculptures

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"Flower" Carved Springstone signed by Rangarirai Makunde
"Flower" Carved Springstone signed by Rangarirai Makunde

"Flower" Carved Springstone signed by Rangarirai Makunde

By Rangarirai Makunde

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Flower" is an original signed springstone sculpture by the Shona artist Rangarirai Makunde. It depicts an abstracted flower with swirling and unfolding dark forms. The sculpture wei...

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Early 2000s Rangarirai Makunde Sculptures

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'Scratching Bird' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
'Scratching Bird' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde

'Scratching Bird' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde

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'Scratching Bird' is an original serpentine stone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Rangarirai Makunde. In the sculpture, a long-beaked bird, that might be a shoebill, sits l...

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Rangarirai Makunde sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Rangarirai Makunde sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Rangarirai Makunde in stone and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Rangarirai Makunde sculptures, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mirko Guida, Metis Atash, and Alain BELLINO. Rangarirai Makunde sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $18,900, while the average work can sell for $14,640.