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

SHONA STONE SCULPTURE, lady bust statue ,female head bust, dolomite stone, home decor statue, african statue, carving stone Add a touch of sophisticated African artistry to your home with this hand-carved Shona bust. The lovely white dolomite brings a sense of calm and elegance. A special piece direct from Zimbabwe. This dolomite statue weighs approximately 120kg, :height, 132 cm x width 60cm 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.