African Art Family Carvings


Shona and other artists' abstract renditions of ukama (family groups), couples, wedding dancers, and other individuals

Shona artists, as well as African artists from other local and regional groups have long been exponents of the abstract, often using natural characteristics of the stone to develop the finished sculpture. We are continuing to import a much larger selection of abstract, hand-carved stone African art, particularly relating to families, couples, wedding dancers, and family groupings (ukama). African artists continue their use of some incredibly attractive stone to create works that please even the most devoted collector of realistic sculpture. We think you will enjoy looking through this section of our catalog.

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Beautiful Serpentine Couple by TINEI MAKUFA
A beautifully carved couple by Tinei Makufa. It is carved from a piece of black Serpentine stone.

This statue weighs 8 pounds 10 ounces. It is 17 3/4 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.
 Beautiful Serpentine Couple by TINEI MAKUFA
Price $225.00 Order Beautiful Serpentine Couple by TINEI MAKUFA
Sea Green Family of Four by BOBIAS
Sea Green Family of Four by BOBIAS This sea green family of four carved by Bobias could also be seen as a parent and three children.It is carved from very pretty Soapstone with the colours ranging from deep to lighter sea green with brown accents.

The statue weighs 8 pounds 10 ounces. It is 16 inches high, 6 1/2 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches deep.
Price $195.00 Order Sea Green Family of Four by BOBIAS
Spotted Family of Five
This very pretty family of five was carved from a piece of spotted brown Rapoko stone.

This African art sculpture weighs 5 pounds 4 ounces. It is 8 1/2 inches high, 5 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.
 Spotted Family of Five
Price $135.00 Order Spotted Family of Five
Nice Large Couple by Mr. R. MUBARWI
Nice Large Couple by Mr. R. MUBARWI A very nice large couple carved by Mr. R. Mubarwi from a mottled brown and charcoal piece of Soapstone.

This statue weighs 13 pounds. It is 17 3/4 inches high, 7 3/4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.
Price $225.00 Order Nice Large Couple by Mr. R. MUBARWI
Lovely Tall Family of Seven
This lovely dancing family is carved by Taurai R. Mlambo from Rapoko stone. It is a greeny brown with lighter brown and charcoal highlights and speks.

The statue weighs 17 pounds 12 ounces. It is 22 inches high, 8 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep. 		Lovely Tall Family of Seven
Price $395.00 Order Lovely Tall Family of Seven
Cute Parent and Child
Cute Parent and Child This cute carving of a parent and child is done in a brown and grey piece of Soapstone.

The statue weighs 1 pound 8 ounces. It is 7 1/2 inches high, 4 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches deep.
Price $50.00 Order Cute Parent and Child
Large, Unique Family of Six by MAKUFA
This very pretty and delicate dancing family of six was carved by Tinei Makufa from green soapstone with black speckles. The statue is quite unusual in that the father has been sculpted with his back turned to the family.

The statue weighs 11 pounds 10 ounces. It is 16 inches high, 8 inches wide and 4 inches deep. 		Large, Unique Family of Six by MAKUFA
Price $295.00 Order Large, Unique Family of Six by MAKUFA
Very Attractive Family of Five
Very Attractive Family of Five This family of five is carved from a wonderful piece of Soapstone. It is marbled greys and black with lovely jade coloured stripes.

The statue weighs 13 pounds. It is 15 3/4 inches high, 8 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep.
Price $225.00 Order Very Attractive Family of Five
Very Nice Family of Three by Mr. R. Mubarwi
This very nice family of three is carved from Soapstone. It is a really lovely piece of stone with browns and greys and in the light it sparkles which does not show in the photos .

The statue weighs 11 pounds 4 ounces. It is 18 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches deep. 		Very Nice Family of Three by Mr. R. Mubarwi
Price $190.00 Order Very Nice Family of Three by Mr. R. Mubarwi
Pretty Pair of Wedding Dancers
Pretty Pair of Wedding Dancers This very pretty oval pair of dancers is carved from Soapstone in varied shades of brown with black and some green speckles.

The statue weighs 4 pounds 10 ounces. It is 11 1/2 inches high, 8 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Price $125.00 Order Pretty Pair of Wedding Dancers
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