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Serpentine Shona Stone Sculpture by Artist Macdonald Kufa
Seattle, WA
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by 3rd Generation SHONA artist, MACDONALD KUFA
As described by thesculpturepark.com "Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern …
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by 3rd Generation SHONA artist, MACDONALD KUFA
As described by thesculpturepark.com "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 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.
Much of the stone used in Shona sculpture belongs to the Serpentine family. This type of sedimentary, metamorphic stone can be found in a wide variety of colours, from deep green-blacks to rarer and brighter semi-precious types. It is an abundant material in Zimbabwe, with much of the stone coming from the countries “Great Dyke”. This geological formation which stretches for hundreds of kilometers is an exceptionally mineral rich vein where Serpentine that was formed millions of years ago is brought to the surface. Much of these stones are mined in small, open cast natural quarries by the artists or locals themselves. This process has little ecological impact, and provides an important source of income for communities. The increasing popularity of Shona art and its usage of this material has led to prosperity for the communities that have embraced it."
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 6ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Serpentine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Green
- Condition Notes
- Buffing of the natural stone is recommended to remove surface scraps acquired through time. Buffing of the natural stone is recommended to remove surface scraps acquired through time. less
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