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"Bird Spirit, " Serpentine Stone Sculpture Shona artist Gift Muchenj
By Gift Muchenje
Located in Milwaukee, WI
" x 21" x 7" art
Gift Muchenje was born in 1969 in Harare where he received all of his education
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Caring Mother
original springstone Shona sculpture by Brighton Mutongwizo
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Caring Mother' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Brighton Mutongwizo. The sculpture presents a moment of motherly devotion, with a woman's tall figure em...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Creation
original verdite Shona stone sculpture by Newton, figure mask
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the Shona stone-carving tradition. The sculpture presents an abstracted figure, their head leaning to
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Dressed For Tonight
Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
By Rangarirai Makunde
Located in Milwaukee, WI
so beloved of the artists trained in the Shona tradition, the entire sculpture is a celebration of
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Scratching Bird
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
By Rangarirai Makunde
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the new generation of Shona sculptors. He carves from observation to bring form out of stone. He began
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Eye Witness
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Josphat Makenzi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Makenzi. Makenzi was trained in the contemporary Shona stone carving tradition, and thus his works take on
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Angel
original black stone Shona sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi
By Felix Mlungisi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
this work, the angel is stylized in the manner of the Shona sculptors: The angel leans to one side
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Fish Eagle
original springstone Shona sculpture signed by Terence Nehumba
By Terence Paradzai Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Nehumba. Terence was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent early example
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Face
original signed cobalt stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
demonstrates the artist's influence from the great Shona sculptor Coleen Madamombe, who was known for
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Fish Totem
original signed stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the Shona tradition. As one faces the sculpture, they are presented at first with a pair of figures
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Kudu
original springstone Shona sculpture antelope signed by Terence Nehumba
By Terence Paradzai Nehumba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Nehumba. Terence was trained in the Shona stone carving tradition and this is an excellent early example
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Stretching
original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
By Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kennedy Nigari and Masaya, who are among the second and first generations of Shona sculptors respectively
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Relaxing Woman
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Excited Girl
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Excited Girl' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Playing Sisters
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work, of a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Owl
original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Joel Nhete
By Joel Nhete
Located in Milwaukee, WI
' levels. He was very skilled in art school and became attracted to sculpting after being inspired by the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mother and Child
original stone Shona sculpture by Obert Mukumbi sitting
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
sculpture is unlike most other examples of Shona sculpture in that it has been carved to sit on a step
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Together We Stand, " Shona Figurative Opal Stone Sculpture by Obert Mukumbi
By Obert Mukumbi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Together We Stand" is an original opal stone sculpture by Shona sculptor Obert Mukumbi. The artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Joyful Bowler, " Serpentine Sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi an African Shona
By Felix Mlungisi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Joyful Bowler" is a serpentine sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi an African Shona. This figure is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ready for Marriage
original stone Shona sculpture signed by Washington Msonza
By Washington Msonza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, as is so desired of artists trained in the Shona tradition, by differentiating between the dark
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Healing and Diagnosing
original Shona stone sculpture by Aaron P. Chikumbirike
By Aaron Perkins Chikumbirike
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artists: Two figures stand side by side, one larger than the other and both looking directly
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Feeling Heart Beat
original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Teacher or Preacher
original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Coming From the Fields
original Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Women Standing in Line
original Shona stone sculpture signed Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents characters common to Madamombe's work, of
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Dancing in the Wind
original Shona stone sculpture by Wellington Karuru
Located in Milwaukee, WI
it calls back to art historical precedent: her body is brought to a high polish, reflecting the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Stork Bird
original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Jonathan Nhete
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the art industry and was fascinated by the works made by a local artist Dudzai Mushawepwere, starting
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Landing Dove
original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Joel Nhete
By Joel Nhete
Located in Milwaukee, WI
' levels. He was very skilled in art school and became attracted to sculpting after being inspired by the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Calling Head, " Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Gift Muchenje
By Gift Muchenje
Located in Milwaukee, WI
sculpture was made from a single stone.
24 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 19" art
Gift Muchenje was born in 1969 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Me and My Family
original stone Shona sculpture by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
By Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mazhindu Bumhira. Family groupings like this are a beloved theme seen in the works of the Shona sculptors
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Lovers
original stone Shona sculpture of man and woman by Benjamin Mundara
By Benjamin Mundara
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Lovers' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Benjamin Mundara. The sculpture depicts a man and woman who, as is suggested by the title, are entwined in love...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Category
Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Eddie Masaya (Zimbabwean, b. 1960), Shona sculpture of Twin Faces
Located in London, GB
features two abstract faces. It is mounted on a white marble base. Shona sculptures are a significant art
Category
Vintage 1980s Zambian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Shona
By Dan Christensen
Located in New York, NY
SELECTED MUSEUM COLLECTIONS
Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, Massachusetts
Albrecht
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Paint
Shona
By Dan Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Beautiful Wife"
By Lazarus Takawira
Located in Paris, FR
.
Art of sculpture in Zimbabwe.
Stone sculpture in Zimbabwe is known as « Shona » sculpture, from the
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Busts
Materials
Serpentine
Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Great Grandmother"
By Lazarus Takawira
Located in Paris, FR
.
Art of Sculpture in Zimbabwe.
Stone sculpture in Zimbabwe is known as « Shona » sculpture, from the
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Busts
Materials
Serpentine
Zimbabwe Black Serpentine Sculpture "My Daughter"
By Lazarus Takawira
Located in Paris, FR
promoted Picasso and as well as the Shona Art of sculpture, and Michel leiris, a famous writer.
This Art
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Busts
Materials
Serpentine
"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
medium for sculpture and carvings unique to their country. The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chicken
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and carvings unique to their country. The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Nursing a Firstborn
Shona stone sculpture signed by Munyaradzi Mukungurutse
Located in Milwaukee, WI
carve fine art, making heads and animals in stone and wood. Munyaradzi found Shona art to be more
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Good Student
original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, his favorites being springstone and opaline.
"I am proud to be a Shona and that the art movement is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Blind Beggar, " a Springstone signed by P. Zeac
By P. Zeac
Located in Milwaukee, WI
provide artists with a medium for sculpture and carvings unique to their country. The Shona art sculpture
Category
Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
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...
Category
2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
2010s Cubist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
African Shona Pot
Located in Wainscott, NY
This is a pot made in Southern Africa by the Shona peoples. The pots are typically used to carry
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
Being Patient
By Marshford Kanyemba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
unique to their country. The Shona art sculpture of Zimbabwe combines the wonderful varieties presented
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Large African Shona Thumb Piano
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old African thumb piano or "sanza" from the Shona people of South Africa composed of wood, iron
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Lady Creation
original Shona stone sculpture by Marshford Kanyemba
By Marshford Kanyemba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
upward like a cone, lilting to one side as though the woman is striding forward. As so many Shona artists
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Judge, " Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Shona Artist John Takawira
By John Takawira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of the artist's masterpieces.
27" x 17" x 8" art
198lbs.
John Takawira, one of the most important
Category
1980s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Spirit, " Carved Springstone signed by Tendai Mushawepwere an African Shona
By Tendai Mushawepwere
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Spirit" is a carved springstone signed by Tendai Mushawepwere an African Shona. This fully
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Traditional Dresser, " Opal Stone Sculpture by Shona Sculptor Washington Msonza
By Washington Msonza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, as is so desired of artists trained in the Shona tradition, by differentiating between the dark
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Holding Apples
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Grandmother With Her Granddaughter
Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Coming From Labor
original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of shona art for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of shona art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of shona art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of shona art examples over the years, but those made by Colleen Madamombe, Obert Mukumbi, Chemedu Jemali, Tendai Marowa
Stanley Chideu and Rangarirai Makunde are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in stone, precious stone and acrylic paint — can elevate any room of your home.
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