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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Engrossed Musician Playing an Mbira
A wonderful abstract depicting a musican with an Mbira. The statue was carved from Springstone.

This statue weighs 14 pounds 9 ounces. It is 13 inches high, 9 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
Engrossed Musician Playing an Mbira
Price $225.00 Order Engrossed Musician Playing an Mbira

Interesting Springstone 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

Day Dreaming Thumb Sucker
This lovely abstract thumb sucker is carved from mondoro stone.

This statue weighs 2 pounds 9 ounces. It is 9 inches high, 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Day Dreaming Thumb Sucker
Price $75.00 Order Day Dreaming Thumb Sucker

Serene Mother and Child
Serene Mother and Child This Mother and Child was carved from black Africa Stone. The "lightened" effect of the woman's hair is simply the result of working with the stone's "blanket" as well as roughening the stone.

This African art statue weighs 17 pounds 2 ounces. It is 12 3/4 inches high, 6 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/4 inches deep.
Price $265.00 Order Serene Mother and Child

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.
Lovely Serpentine Stone Torso
Price $40.00 Order Lovely Serpentine Stone Torso

Very Nice Cream Serpentine Bust
Very Nice Cream Serpentine Bust A very lovely bust, carved from cream coloured Serpentine stone with gray accents.

This statue weighs 2 pounds 9 ounces. It is 4 1/4 inches high, 5 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.
Price $75.00 Order Very Nice Cream Serpentine Bust

Shona Musical Instruments
An unusual "still life" statue portraying the mbira and gourds used by Shona musicians to create their distinctive music. The statue is carved from Africa stone in a variety of colors and textures.

The statue weighs 25 pounds. It is 14 1/4 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 5 inches deep.
Shona Musical Instruments
Price $295.00 Order Shona Musical Instruments

Green Serpentine Head
Green Serpentine Head This piece, depicting a woman, is carved from green Serpentine stone.

The piece weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces. It is 9 inches high, 4 inches wide and 4 inches deep.
Price $85.00 Order Green Serpentine Head

Lovely Mother and Child
This very lovely Mother and Child was carved from Serpentine stone. The different "lightened" effect on areas of the statue are the result of roughening the stone and in some instances leaving the stone in its natural form.

This African art statue weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces. It is 11 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
Lovely Mother and Child
Price $195.00 Order Lovely Mother and Child

Small Two Mood Face
Small Two Mood Face An abstract face with two moods. This piece is carved from dark green Soapstone with black specks.

This statue weighs 1 pound 2 ounces. It is 5 inches high, 3 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches deep.
Price $40.00 Order Small Two Mood Face

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