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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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.
 Startling Laterite Bust
Price $240.00 Order Startling Laterite Bust
Moon Lovers
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 $800.00 Order Moon Lovers
"Funny Man"
This piece by Cliff Mtyanda is called "Funny Man" and is carved from Mhondoro stone.

This statue weighs 2 pounds 8 ounces. It is 8 1/4 inches high, 5 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep.
 "Funny Man"
Price $70.00 Order "Funny Man"
Lovely Primitive Madonna and Child
Lovely Primitive Madonna and Child This primitive Madonna 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 $310.00 Order Lovely Primitive Madonna and Child
Very Nice Rapoko Bust
A very lovely bust, carved from cream colored Rapoko 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.
 Very Nice Rapoko Bust
Price $75.00 Order Very Nice Rapoko Bust
Shona Musical Instruments
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.
Price $295.00 Order Shona Musical Instruments
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.
 Green Serpentine Head
Price $85.00 Order Green Serpentine Head
Round Eyed Lady
Round Eyed Lady This lovely lady with the round eyes was carved from black Serpentine stone.

This piece weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces. It is 9 3/4 inches high, 3 1/4 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches deep.
Price $95.00 Order Round Eyed Lady
Mother With Two Children
A very interesting and attractive rendition of a protective mother with her two children, carved from creamy green Fruit Serpentine stone with red highlights.

This statue weighs 16 pounds 6 ounces. It is 14 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 5 1/2 inches deep.
 Mother With Two Children
Price $225.00 Order Mother With Two Children
Smiling Fruit Serpentine Head
Smiling Fruit Serpentine Head This smiling abstract head is carved from Fruit Serpentine stone. It is shades of green with black and brown accents.

This statue weighs 2 pounds 7 ounces. It is 5 inches high, 3 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Price $70.00 Order Smiling Fruit Serpentine Head
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