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Shona Stone Sculpture

Shona Stone sculpture is an art movement originating from Zimbabwe and other parts of Southern Africa. It has been gaining popularity all over the world.

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What is Shona Sculpture?

Shona stone sculpture is an African art form. Sculptors carve pieces in a variety of sizes from a single piece of stone. Many sculptors say that they are "unleashing the spirit within" with the stone: They don't come up with the pieces, they are already there, yearning to breathe free.

Ukama

"Ukama" is a subset of Shona sculpture based on the family. The artists carve the figures of a family, all linked together, symbolizing the enternal spiritual bond of the family. Another popular style like this are "Mother and Child" pieces, show here.

Shona Artists

A list of popular shona artists

Cuthbert Tendayi
Famous for his abstract head pieces (like the one pictured above)
Fabian & Albert Chipanera
Brothers who make Ukama pieces.
Eckyl Nayahmondoro
A bright and emerging star. He has a unique and complex style unmatched by other artists.
Tichawona Makwavarara
Makes "happy lady" pieces, representing the woman's role in African society.

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