SHONA STONE SCULPTURE, abstract statue, dolomite stone, home decor statue, african statue, carving stone

SHONA STONE SCULPTURE, abstract statue, dolomite stone, home decor statue, african statue, carving stone Explore the intriguing contrast in this hand-carved Shona sculpture. The raw texture of one side meets the smooth elegance of white dolomite, creating a captivating abstract piece that sparks conversation. From the heart of Zimbabwe. This dolomite statue weighs approximately 100kg, :height, 124cm x width 61cm 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.