Shona Stone Sculpture
$80.00
Mid-20th-century Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe, carved from serpentine stone.
• Time Period: Mid-20th Century
• Origin: Zimbabwe
• Maker/Brand: Unmarked (Shona art tradition)
• Medium: Serpentine stone
• Style: African Contemporary Sculpture / Abstract Figurative
• Condition: Excellent
• Decoration: Smooth, stylized carving of mother and child figure
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Description
This powerful stone sculpture hails from the Shona art movement of Zimbabwe, which rose to international prominence in the mid-20th century for its evocative, hand-carved works in local stone. This example, depicting a mother and child, exemplifies the movement’s hallmark: simplified, expressive forms that communicate emotion through gesture and proportion.
The use of serpentine stone — naturally rich in color and polish — gives the sculpture its fluid, tactile quality. Shona art often explores themes of family, spirituality, and community, making it particularly resonant for collectors of human-centered modern sculpture.
Its quiet beauty and cultural significance make it an heirloom-worthy piece of African fine art.
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