Zimbabwe sculpture

Hyde Hall, Essex. Exhibition of African Sculpture

Enormous walls are the best-preserved testaments of Great Zimbabwe’s past and the largest example of an architectural type seen in archaeological sites throughout the region.

The stone sculptures from Zimbabwe in South Africa are now among the most important new art forms of this century. Shona sculptures combine tradition with feelings and personal expression.

Item specificsConditionNew: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tabArtistJAMES PHIRIUnit of SaleSingle PieceOriginalityOriginalSigned ByJAMES PHIRISizeMediumDate of CreationUltra ContemporaryItem Length14 in (35.56 cm)Region of OriginZimbabweColourGreenListed ByDealer or ResellerFormatSculptureYear of Production2023Original/Licensed ReproductionOriginalPlacementTable /PlinthItem…

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Bernard Takawira was the symbolic leader at the Tengenenge Sculpture Village in northern Zimbabwe. He had been one of the first artists to take up sculpting there full-time, having grown up nearby. His work is full of depth and spiritual meaning, much like the man himself.

The bigger figure at the back is the man, the smaller one in front is the woman. They are dancing together – their bodies lean across each other; the movement at the top of the sculpture follows their arms as they move through the air. This stunning sculpture is one of the outstanding pieces from …

Meyave. One-of-a-kind stone sculptures. This sculpture, “Circle of Life”, was sculpted from a single piece of cobalt stone by Bywell Sango. Finding such a large and intact piece is incredible rare. If that wasn’t challenging enough, it then had to be carried 4 hours to a workshop in Harare Zimbabwe, where it was turned into the masterpiece it is today. It is that kind of work and dedication that goes into each Meyave Sculpture. Check out additional pieces on our website now: www.meyave.com.

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