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Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe. It gets its name from the ‘Shona’ tribe of people (actually a mixture of many similar tribes with closely related language and culture) who are the largest in Zimbabwe. The country itself gets its name thanks to the Shona people’s long artisanal tradition of stone working, meaning “house of stone”. The traditional stone carving of the Shona people was never particularly wide-spread or as culturally significant as it is in modern times however. Stone work was primarily done for construction or decoration, with one such key example being the Great Zimbabwe Settlement. This was a sixty acre city which was constructed from carved stone, and housed up to 18,000 people at its height. Now a world heritage site, this 11th – 15th century city demonstrates the historic skill and innovation of the Shona tribe.

The Shona relationship with the ground and the stone it provided in abundance was linked closely to their spiritual and cultural practices. As a result, it was historically the case that such works were not exported, nor created as artistic works to be enjoyed in such a way. Modern Shona sculpture is an evolution of this tradition, which begun in the mid 1900’s as an emerging artistic movement. The Shona peoples relationship and instinct to use this material creatively in a way that hadn’t been done before in the area led to a huge growth in the production and appreciation of such works. In particular, the involvement of Frank McEwen, and English artist, teacher and museum work was instrumental in bringing this burgeoning movement to international attention. His efforts led to the founding of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and his enthusiasm to help give the Shona people a voice through their art lead to the first generation of renowned Shona artists gaining international attention. Works by artists such as Bernard Matemera, Henry Munyaradzi, and Sylvester Mubayi now sell for upwards of six figures, and their works are coveted and highly respected.

The Shona art movement is relatively young, and is still evolving and growing. The refreshing design and traditional approach of Shona sculptors make their works popular and attractive to collectors and art lovers the world over. The uniqueness of the subject, style and material of these pieces means that their popularity and desirability is certain to continue growing as more of the world becomes aware of the talent and skill of these artists.

  • Elegant Bird by Peter Chidzonga. A shona stone sculpture of a elegant abstract bird with its neck curved.
    Animals and Birds

    Elegant Bird by Peter Chidzonga

     £1,950 inc VAT

    Elegant Bird by Peter Chidzonga, Springstone

  • Standing Calm by Biggie Chikodzi is a Springstone Sculpture of a tall and slender woman abstract figure
    Abstract

    Standing Calm by Biggie Chikodzi

     £6,000 inc VAT

    Standing Calm by Biggie Chikodzi

  • An elegant and curvy Zimbabwean Shona springstone sculpture of a minimalist woman
    Biggie Chikodzi

    Dignified Beauty by Biggie Chikodzi

     £6,000 inc VAT

    Dignified Beauty by Biggie Chikodzi, Springstone,

  • Running Elephant by Fungai Dodzo is a Black Springstone Shona Zimbabwean Sculpture of an Abstract African Elephant with a slim trunk and legs
    Animals and Birds

    Running Elephant by Fungai Dodzo

     £3,500 inc VAT

    Running Elephant by Fungai Dodzo, Springstone,

  • Sale! Anniversary by Vengai Chiwawa. Serpentine Stone Unique Shona sculpture. The faces of two people are carved into the centre. They lean affectionately towards each other.
    Contemporary

    Anniversary by Vengai Chiwawa

     Original price was: £850.Current price is: £600. inc VAT

    Vengai Chiwawa, Anniversary, Serpentine Stone, Signed, 47cm high, 22cm wide, 22cm deep

    Unique Shona sculpture made of Serpentine stone. Anniversary is the sculpture  depicting the faces of two people have been carved into the centre.

  • Harmony, Wisdom, and Understanding by Moses Masaya. Large and impressive Zimbabwean stone Shona Springstone sculpture of a parent holding their three babies.
    Children

    Harmony, Wisdom, and Understanding by Moses Masaya

     £15,000 inc VAT

    Harmony, Wisdom, and Understanding by Moses Masaya, Springstone,

  • Sale! Togetherness by Tendai Chipiri is a Zimbabwean Shona Opal Stone abstract minimalist sculpture depicting a happy family of four, two adults and two children, in an embrace and framed beautifully. Suitable for indoor or outdoor display
    Abstract

    Togetherness by Tendai Chipiri

     Original price was: £1,500.Current price is: £1,200. inc VAT

    Togetherness by Tendai Chipiri, Opal Stone

  • Sale! Infinity Blessings by Victor Matafi. Impressive White Dolomite Stone Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Carved Sculpture
    Abstract

    Infinity Blessings by Victor Matafi

     Original price was: £7,000.Current price is: £6,000. inc VAT

    Infinity Blessings by Victor Matafi, White Dolomite,

  • Sale! Large Abstract Zimbabwean Shona Springstone Sculpture of a knotted infinity curve
    Abstract

    Never Ending Story by Victor Matafi

     Original price was: £4,500.Current price is: £3,600. inc VAT

    Never Ending Story by Victor Matafi, Springstone

     

  • Sale! Mantelpiece size Zimbabwean Shona Stone sculpture of a beautiful proud woman
    Contemporary

    Proud Woman by Patrick Sephani

     Original price was: £450.Current price is: £310. inc VAT

    Proud Woman by Patrick Sephani, Lemon Opal Stone

  • Zimbabwean Stone Shona Sculpture of a Knot Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Display
    Abstract

    Eternal Love by Victor Matafi

     £1,790 inc VAT

    Eternal Love by Victor Matafi, Opal Stone

  • A green coloured abstract Shona sculpture made of Avocado stone
    Abstract

    Willingness To Give by Misheck Nyamapfeka

     £1,250 inc VAT

    Willingness To Give by Misheck Nyamapfeka, Avocado Stone,

  • Abstract Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture in a beautiful avocado stone. Green infinite curves bend and twist around themselves creating a stunning outdoor garden focal sculpture
    Abstract

    The Best of Love by Willard Bopoto

     £4,990 inc VAT

    The Best of Love by Willard Bopoto, Avocado Stone

    Abstract Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture in a beautiful avocado stone. Green infinite curves bend and twist around themselves creating a stunning outdoor garden focal sculpture

  • Monumental Abstract Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture in a beautiful avocado stone. Green infinite curves bend and twist around themselves creating a stunning garden focal sculpture
    Abstract

    Feeling of Happiness by Willard Bopoto

     £21,990 inc VAT

    Feeling of Happiness by Willard Bopoto, Avocado Stone

    Abstract Zimbabwean Shona sculpture in a beautiful avocado stone. Green infinite curves bend and twist around themselves creating a stunning garden focal sculpture

  • Delicate but strong abstract stone sculpture of three points
    Abstract

    Three Peaks by Prosper Katanda

     £5,700 inc VAT

    Three Peaks by Prosper Katanda, Stone

  • Sale! Astract shona sculpture of a woman's figure in a beautiful purple stone
    Abstract

    Standing Tall by Innocent Nyashenga

     Original price was: £1,080.Current price is: £800. inc VAT

    Standing Tall by Innocent Nyashenga, Stone , Lepidolite

  • Shona sculpture of a young antelope
    Abstract

    Finding my way (Antelope) by Fungai Dodzo

     £474 inc VAT

    Finding my way (Antelope) by Fungai Dodzo, Stone , Springstone

  • Sale! Two abstract figures with their hands and feet together. Mirroring each other. Anniversary or valentine present
    Biggie Chikodzi

    With All My Heart by Biggie Chikodzi

     Original price was: £450.Current price is: £365. inc VAT

    With all my heart by Biggie Chikodzi, Stone , Springstone

  • Sale! Shona sculpture of two tall, stone, abstract birds with long necks entangled.
    Alfred Mutuke

    As Long as You Love Me by Alfred Mutuke

     Original price was: £4,500.Current price is: £3,850. inc VAT

    As Long as You Love Me by Alfred Mutuke, Springstone,

    Shona sculpture of two tall, stone, abstract birds with long necks entangled.

  • Sale! Black Shona sculpture of a woman's body.
    Abstract

    Free Spirit by Tendai Kapfudze

     Original price was: £1,200.Current price is: £890. inc VAT

    Tendai Kapfudze, Free Spirit, Springstone

  • Sale! Abstract shona sculpture of a toppled over figure with their face in their hands.
    Abstract

    Fortune-Teller by Tendai Kapfudze

     Original price was: £4,800.Current price is: £3,850. inc VAT

    Tendai Kapfudze, Fortune-Teller, Fruit Serpentine Stone,

  • Shona stone sculpture of an abstract face with extenuated eyes.
    Abstract

    Adorable by Godfrey Kurari

     £1,200 inc VAT

    Adorable by Godfrey Kurari, Avocado Stone

  • Shona sculpture of 3 antelope heads with long necks intertwined with each other.
    Abstract

    Supportive Family by Fungai Dodzo

     £2,100 inc VAT

    Supportive Family by Fungai Dodzo, Opal Stone

    Shona sculpture of three antelope heads with long necks intertwined with each other.

  • Sale! Black and grey Shona sculpture showing 3 birds perched on an abstract stone tree.
    Animals and Birds

    Choosing a Date by William Murenza

     Original price was: £1,140.Current price is: £890. inc VAT

    Choosing a Date by William Murenza, Springstone

    Black and grey Shona sculpture showing three birds perched on an abstract stone tree.

  • Sale! Shona sculpture depicting a woman with her hands to the sky in prayer. Black and grey sculpture with rocks at the base.
    Contemporary

    In Prayer by Tinei Mashaya

     Original price was: £4,800.Current price is: £3,500. inc VAT

    In Prayer by Tinei Mashaya, Stone

    Shona sculpture depicting a woman with her hands to the sky in prayer. Black and grey sculpture with rocks at the base.

  • Sale! Shona sculpture of an opal stone hippo.
    Animals and Birds

    Contently Sitting by Timothy Rukodzi

     Original price was: £3,360.Current price is: £2,500. inc VAT

    Contently Sitting by Timothy Rukodzi, Stone

  • Sale! Large black Shona sculpture of twirling shapes intertwining.
    Abstract

    Defining Moments by Nathan Matafi

     Original price was: £16,800.Current price is: £12,000. inc VAT

    Defining Moments by Nathan Matafi, Stone

  • 3 stone mushrooms with Leopidolite crystal material on the top.
    Anon Unknown

    Trio Of Mushrooms by Anon. Unknown

     £360 inc VAT

    Trio Of Mushrooms by Anon. Unknown, Stone

  • Sale! Green coloured Shona sculpture showing a family of 3 deer. 2 parents and 1 young inbetween them.
    Abstract

    Celebrating Our New One by Innocent Nyashenga

     Original price was: £3,000.Current price is: £2,700. inc VAT

    Celebrating Our New One by Innocent Nyashenga, Stone

  • Abstract shona sculpture with a greenish tint depicting a figure leaning on his side.
    Contemporary

    Tell Me Your Problems by Edward Chiwawa

     £7,200 inc VAT

    Tell Me Your Problems by Edward Chiwawa, Stone

  • Sale! Shona sculpture of stone in an abstract figure of 8 shape.
    Abstract

    Infinity by Emmanuel Changunda

     Original price was: £6,000.Current price is: £4,500. inc VAT

    Infinity by Emmanuel Changunda, Stone

  • Shona sculpture of a light green coloured abstract bird preening itself.
    Abstract

    Preening Bird by Tago Tazvitya

     £780 inc VAT

    Preening Bird by Tago Tazvitya, Stone

  • Abstract shona sculpture of a light green rhino laying flat.
    Animals and Birds

    Resting Rhino by Sylvester Mubayi

     £3,600 inc VAT

    Resting Rhino by Sylvester Mubayi, Stone

  • Shona sculpture carved out of Springstone, depicting a bust of a male with his eyes closed.
    Contemporary

    Bust of a Young Man by Sylvester Mubayi

     £1,440 inc VAT

    Bust of a Young Man by Sylvester Mubayi, Stone

  • Shona sculpture of a black stone figure with a bald head, sat with his right leg crossed over his left. He has his eyes closed as if to show him contently listening.
    Contemporary

    Adviser by Jonathan Mhondorohuma

     £1,140 inc VAT

    Adviser by Jonathan Mhondorohuma, Stone

    Shona sculpture of a black stone figure with a bald head, sat with his right leg crossed over his left. He has his eyes closed as if to show him contently listening.

  • A sculpture made of black springstone of a round sphere shaped head with cartoonish features carved into the stone.
    Contemporary

    Head by Edward Chiwawa

     £8,400 inc VAT

    Head by Edward Chiwawa, Stone

  • Sale! A shona sculpture made of springstone which is showing two birds, one is higher up and therefore looking down at the other bird which is looking upwards. They are perched on top of a tall stone.
    Animals and Birds

    Presence in Parenting by Tonderai Marezva

     Original price was: £2,400.Current price is: £1,950. inc VAT

    Presence in Parenting by Tonderai Marezva, Springstone

    A Shona sculpture made of Springstone which is showing two birds, one is higher up and looking down at the other bird which is looking upwards. They are perched on top of a tall stone.

  • A shona sculpture showing an abstract and green in colour figure laying down, we can see that this body is intertwined amongst itself.
    Abstract

    Deep in Thought by Nicholas Mukomberanwa

     £9,600 inc VAT

    Deep in Thought by Nicholas Mukomberanwa, Serpentine Stone

  • A shona sculpture showing a contemplative face that has its arm over its forehead, the rest of the torso is intertwined amongst itself. This sculpture is black in colour with a glossy finish.
    Abstract

    Burden of Knowledge by L. Takawira

     £4,800 inc VAT

    Burden of Knowledge by L. Takawira, Springstone

  • A sculpture in the style of a totem pole. This brown in colour piece shows 3 abstract heads on top of each other. All of which have their eyes closed.
    Abstract

    Warm Feelings by Faniza Akuda

     £4,800 inc VAT

    Warm Feelings by Faniza Akuda, Serpentine Stone

  • An abstract stone head with a contemplative expression with it's eyes closed.
    Abstract

    Headman by Faniza Akuda

     £4,200 inc VAT

    Headman by Faniza Akuda, Springstone

  • Sale! Unique Shona sculpture of a abstract figure in a humble pose with their hands on their lap. Made from Opal stone.
    Contemporary

    Humble II (small) by Misheck Makaza

     Original price was: £1,200.Current price is: £950. inc VAT

    Humble II (small) by Misheck Makaza, Opal

    Unique Shona sculpture of a abstract figure in a humble pose with their hands on their lap. Made from Opal stone.

  • A serpentine sculpture, green in colour, depicting and abstract eyeball on one side of the piece and a face on the other side.
    Abstract

    Carrying my Vision (1979) by Taylor Nkomo

     £3,540 inc VAT

    Carrying my Vision (1979) by Taylor Nkomo, Serpentine Stone

  • Sale! A Shona sculpture of a whale tale made on springstone.
    Animals and Birds

    Whale Dive by Peter Chidzonga

     Original price was: £600.Current price is: £500. inc VAT

    Whale Dive by Peter Chidzonga, Springstone

  • Sale! A Shona tortoise which is black in colour, made of springstone.
    Animals and Birds

    Shona Tortoise

     Original price was: £420.Current price is: £250. inc VAT

    Shona Tortoise, Springstone

  • A shona serpentine stone sculpture of a hippo lying down and resting happily.
    Animals and Birds

    Happy Hippo by Derek Fonibe

     £480 inc VAT

    Happy Hippo by Derek Fonibe, Stone

  • Sale! Abstract Simplistic Shona Sculpture of a Bird with its neck curved in. The carved stone is light pink and white in colour.
    Abstract

    Calling My Mate by Innocent Nyashenga

     Original price was: £850.Current price is: £650. inc VAT

    Calling My Mate by Innocent Nyashenga, Rose Quartz Stone

    Abstract Simplistic Shona Sculpture of a Bird with its neck curved in. The carved stone is light pink and white in colour.

  • Stone Fish Sculpture in Opal Stone. Free Standing and suitable for indoor or outdoor garden setting
    Animals and Birds

    Tiger Fish by Edmore Chijumani

     £600 inc VAT

    Tiger Fish by Edmore Chijumani, Butter Jade Stone

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