Abstract Carvings

Shona and other African artists' abstract renditions of activities, people, individuals, and families

Shona artists, as well as artists from other local and regional groups have long been exponents of the abstract. We are seeing and consequently importing a much larger selection of hand-carved stone abstract art. African artists have been moving into use of some incredibly attractive stone and creating works that please even the most devoted collector of realistic sculpture. We think you will enjoy browsing through this section of our catalog.

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Beautiful Woman Winnowing
This beautiful carving a woman winnowing is carved from serpentine stone. It has tiger eye spots and has been finished with both rough and polished surfaces. We are told the piece is the work of Costa Balakasi however we cannot make out the signature. The statue weighs 12 pounds. It is 16 3/4 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide, and 4 3/4 inches deep.

Price $295.00 Order Beautiful Woman Winnowing

Opal Figure by Mupotaringo
	This lovely carving by Timothy Mupotaringa is done in Opal stone. This piece weighs 2 pounds 2 ounces. It is 5 1/4 inches high, 5 inches wide and 2 inches deep.

Price $50.00 Order Opal Figure by Mupotaringo

Lovely Serpentine Stone Torso
This Serpentine stone torso has lovely lines with lots of movement to it. The statue weighs 8 ounces. It is 4 1/4 inches high, 2 1/4 inches wide, and 2 inches deep.

Price $35.00 Order Lovely Serpentine Stone Torso

Serpentine Abstract Bust
	This nice bust is carved from a piece of sea green Serpentine stone with darker green accents. This abstract African art statue weighs 3 pounds 8 ounces. It is 6 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.

Price $50.00 Order Serpentine Abstract Bust

Interesting Black Serpentine Head
This rather interesting and eye catching piece is carved from Black Serpentine stone. The artist is unknown. This statue weighs 42 pounds 4 ounces. It is 18 1/2 inches high, 15 1/2 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches deep.

Price $475.00 Order Interesting Black Serpentine Head

Interesting Springstone Head
	This is an intersting piece and one that would be nice to be able to get the artists take on the piece and what the meaning of the unfinished mouth is.The only part of the signature we can make out are four letters STEP. The piece is carved out of Springstone and has the typical contrasting browns so often found in this stone. This statue weighs 4 pounds 4 ounces. It is 9 1/2 inches high, 5 1/4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.

Price $125.00 Order Interesting Springstone Head

Rapoko Stone Lady
This voluptuous lady was carved from Rapoko Stone. The carving has been mounted on a wooden base which has a 6 inch diameter. This African art statue weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces. It is 15 inches high, 4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.

Price $135.00 Order Rapoko Stone Lady

Lovely Lady With Cooking Pot
	A lovely abstract lady, holding her cooking or drinking pot, carved from a piece of light gray and brown Rapoko stone. The artist has used an attractive style on this large piece, with both smooth and natural, rough finishes to his statue. This African art statue weighs 35 pounds 6 ounces. It is 17 1/2 inches high, 9 1/4 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep.

Price $325.00 Order Lovely Lady With Cooking Pot

Moon Lovers
This large, splendid and unique pair of moon lovers was carved from maroon, beigy brown, and green Cobalt stone. The piece weighs 83 pounds. It is 21 inches high, 19 inches wide and 6 inches deep.

Price $995.00 Order Moon Lovers

Smiling and Sad
	Smiling on one side and sad on the other, this abstact head is carved from a dark green and brown piece of Soapstone. This statue weighs 1 pound 4 ounces. It is 5 3/4 inches high, 3 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $35.00 Order Smiling and Sad

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