SHONA STONE SCULPTURE, verdite stone, female head bust, lady statue, home decor statue, african statue, carving stone

SHONA STONE SCULPTURE, verdite stone , female head bust, lady statu, home decor statue, african statue, carving stone This beautiful bust, hand-carved from verdite stone in Zimbabwe, is a striking example of Shona art. The rich green color and intricate details of the carving make it a captivating focal point. Perfect for display on a shelf, mantelpiece, or desk, adding a touch of natural beauty and African artistic heritage to your home or office This verdite statue measures Height 46cm Width 24cm and weighing approximately 18kgs. Zimbabwe is rich in a variety of stones including serpentine, butter jade, verdite, leopard rock, springstone etc. This expressive form of art through stone carving has grown in leaps and bounds since 1980. Initially introduced around 1956 by Frank McEwen who was then the Director of The National Gallery of Rhodesia a lot of progress has been made in Zimbabwe. This expressive form of art has grown in leaps and bounds since 1980.