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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"Leaf" by ONIAS MUPAMHA
This leaf is carved from Springstone. The artist has used the effect of polished and unpolished finnishes, the lighter areas being the unpolished stone . This African art statue weighs 11 pounds 13 ounces. It is 15 inches high,9 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.

Price $295.00 Order "Leaf" by ONIAS MUPAMHA

Small Pointed Abstract Head
	Y. Rangisse carved this small pointed abstract head out of a piece of Serpentine stone with shades of brown from dark to light beige. This statue weighs 12 ounces. It is 6 inches high, 2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $40.00 Order Small Pointed Abstract Head

Fruit Serpentine Bust
A very different abstract bust(?), carved by T. Makore from a piece of Fruit Serpentine stone in varied browns with green traces. This piece weighs 22 pounds 6 ounces. It is 14 inches high, 9 1/2 inches wide and 9 1/2 inches deep.

Price $220.00 Order Fruit Serpentine Bust

Smiling Abstract Head
	This smiling abstract Moon Head is carved from a very pretty piece of pale green and brown Soapstone. This African stone statue weighs 3 pounds 7 ounces. It is 10 inches high, 4 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.

Price $85.00 Order Smiling Abstract Head

War Victims by Test Sithole
This stark rendition was sculpted by Test Sithole from brown Springstone. The piece weighs 17 pounds 14 ounces. It is 17 inches high, 8 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches deep.

Price $350.00 Order War Victims by Test Sithole

"Unborn Child" by ISHMAEL CHITIYO
	The artist Chitiyo named this piece "Unborn Child". It is carved from Springstone with the use of both rough and polished surfaces. This African art statue weighs 29 pounds . It is 18 3/4 inches high, 5 1/2 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

Price $375.00 Order "Unborn Child" by ISHMAEL CHITIYO

Lovely Small Abstract Head
This abstract head by Y. Rangisse carved from a beautiful piece of Serpentine stone. This statue weighs 1 pound 1 ounce. It is 6 1/4 inches high, 1 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches deep.

Price $40.00 Order Lovely Small Abstract Head

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 $360.00 Order Lovely Lady With Cooking Pot

"Reflector"
The artist Onias Mupumha named this interesting piece "Reflector". It is carved from Springstone and the artist has used the sharp contrast of rough and polished surfaces. The piece has not been sighned. This African art statue weighs 33 pounds 10 ounces. It is 15 inches high, 6 1/4 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep.

Price $375.00 Order "Reflector"

Startling Laterite Bust
	This wonderful and very different bust was carved by W Marac from goldy brown Laterite stone with dark accents. The artist has used the texture, color, and other natural characteristics of the stone to great advantage. This statue weighs 20 pounds 8 ounces. It is 14 inches high, 8 1/4 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

Price $240.00 Order Startling Laterite Bust

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