Bathing Beauty by Gregory Mutasa, Sapolite Stone, Unique, Signed, 50cm high by 33cm wide by 22cm deep , Body, Female, Figurative sculpture, Woman, Girl washing her hair
This piece by Gregory Mutasa is a captivating Shona sculpture carved from Sapolite stone. This unique, signed piece stands 50cm high, 33cm wide, and 22cm deep. It portrays a woman caught in a private, graceful moment as she washes her hair. Her body folds forward, forming gentle curves that flow seamlessly into the polished stone.
Her long hair spills over her bent head, cascading like a smooth waterfall down to the ground. The hair covers her face completely, adding a sense of mystery and modesty. It drapes across her shoulders and wraps around her feet, merging her form with the earth beneath.
Mutasa’s mastery with Sapolite stone shines through every line. The stone’s soft, creamy tones enhance the gentle mood, while its smooth surface feels almost like skin. The figure’s back arches delicately, creating a flowing silhouette that draws the eye from shoulders to hair to feet.
Despite her stillness, there’s a quiet movement in the way her hair pools around her. She seems at peace in her own world, absorbed in the simple ritual of bathing. The piece celebrates calm, privacy, and self-care.
Rooted in Zimbabwean Shona tradition, Mutasa’s work reflects an intimate connection with everyday life and nature. Bathing Beauty invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and appreciate a fleeting moment of pure, tranquil grace carved in stone.
