Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

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

Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...

Genuine Large Green Verdite Shona-style Sculpture of a mother and child. Shona artists are masters of the bust sculpture. This large piece is typical of the Sub-Saharan Shona style. ...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. Ancient-style Egyptian Dolphin...

Vintage African hand carved fine art wood bust - unsigned - Zimbabwe (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - minor staining and surface scratches from a...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

A hand carved stone sculpture by Zimbabwean Artist Nesbert Mukomberanqa, nephew to Nicholas Mukomberanwa. South African sculpture known for the "Shona"...

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern Africa Date: 20th century This powerful and contemplative African stone sculpture is a signed work by Morning Chijumani, a Zimbabwean sculptor associated with the modern Shona stone carving tradition. Hand-carved from dense, richly veined green stone, the sculpture presents a highly stylised abstracted human form, characterised by smooth, flowing planes and a deeply introspective presence. The composition reveals Chijumani’s refined sculptural language, balancing modernist abstraction with traditional African figural expression. The gently curved facial features, elongated forms, and rhythmic geometry convey a sense of inner calm, spiritual reflection, and emotional depth – hallmarks of Zimbabwean stone sculpture from the mid- to late 20th century. The stone itself displays natural tonal variations ranging from deep forest green to earthy ochre inclusions, enhancing the tactile and visual richness of the piece. The surface is finely polished, accentuating the organic contours while preserving subtle tool marks that testify to its hand-carved origin. The sculpture is signed at the base, confirming authorship and authenticity. Reportedly acquired in Zimbabwe, this work stands as both a collectible sculptural artwork and a striking decorative object. It is ideally suited for display in a curated interior, modern living space, collector’s cabinet, or alongside other ethnographic, tribal, or contemporary African artworks. Style & Decorative Appeal Modern African sculpture Shona stone carving tradition Abstract figurative sculpture Minimalist organic form Sculptural art object for interior décor Statement piece for modern, eclectic, or gallery interiors Condition In excellent condition, with natural surface variations and minor wear consistent with hand-carved stone sculpture. Please refer to images for detailed condition. African stone sculpture • Zimbabwean sculpture...

A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.

This exquisite granite sculpture of a woman is a timeless work by renowned Zimbabwean artist Colleen Madamombe (1964–2009), celebrated for her powerful depictions of women in everyda...

A hand carved Shona sculpture in solid serpentine stone, created in Zimbabwe in the 1990s. The figure stands in a compact, inward pose, defined by a curved head and crossed arms that...

This exquisite granite sculpture of a woman is a timeless work by renowned Zimbabwean artist Colleen Madamombe (1964–2009), celebrated for her powerful depictions of women in everyda...

Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...