Late 20th Century Signed "T M" Modernist Shona Serpentine Stone Face Sculpture

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A powerful, authentic hand-carved stone face sculpture from the internationally celebrated Shona art movement. Masterfully executed in a raw, organic … Read more A powerful, authentic hand-carved stone face sculpture from the internationally celebrated Shona art movement. Masterfully executed in a raw, organic modernist style, this mid-to-late 20th-century brutalist piece features an etched artist signature initials "T M" on the reverse lower edge.

The sculpture features a deeply carved, stylized abstract face emerging seamlessly from its rugged geological core. The artist utilized a signature Shona two-tone technique: polishing the focal face to a sleek, dark near-black sheen with emerald-green undertones, while leaving the dramatic upper crown and side borders completely raw and chiseled.

Its asymmetrical geometric eyes, sharp nose line, and minimal lips capture the spiritual and expressive forms characteristic of premium stone carving. This substantial, solid piece is perfectly scaled for desktop, mantel, or bookshelf display in a modern, eclectic, or minimalist interior. See less