The Masters

Abstracts: Works done by master sculptors

Since the 1950s the stone sculpture produced by the master artists of Zimbabwe has justifiably been called the best known expression of sub-Saharan contemporary art. This particular art has no historical roots in Zimbabwe and has not derived from any identifiable indigenous artistic tradition. The sculpture has been made credible as serious art, as opposed to "tourist" art produced during that time in other African countries, by its appearance in public museums throughout Europe and North America. Rich in symbolism, imagery and association, it shares the same properties as many examples of the best contemporary work done outside the "third world." The work is nevertheless completely African, representing expressions of the traditional beliefs of the societies from which the artists have emerged. Yet, unlike more accepted tribal art, the sculpture does not have a truly ceremonial or ritualistic function. The aesthetic origins of the sculpture presented in this section lie in the artists' conceptions of the spiritual dimensions of their own cultures.

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Child Diving for a Swim by Munhundarima
A playful rendition of a lovely child diving in for a swim. This African art sculpture was created by Cassian Munhundarima in Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 11 pounds 10 ounces. It is 9 1/4 inches high, 10 1/4 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.

Price $295.00 Order Child Diving for a Swim by Munhundarima

Lulabye by Aaron Kapembeza
	Aaron Kapembeza named this piece "Lulabye" The stone Springstone Serpentine is a very hard stone. As with all his work he has used the effect of polished and unpolished surfaces. The statue weighs 42 pounds 12 ounces. It is 13 1/2 inches tall, 9 1/2 inches wide and 11 inches deep.

Price $395.00 Order Lulabye by Aaron Kapembeza

Shona Man by Chironga
Chriss Chironga's portrayal of a Shona man. This sculpture was executed in varying shades of brown Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 50 pounds. It is 34 1/2 inches high, 12 inches wide and 4 inches deep.

Price $1400.00 Order Shona Man by Chironga

Resting Bird by Njobo
	A beautiful resting bird portrayed by Zachariah Njobo. This sculpture was done in green and gold Fruit Serpentine stone. The statue weighs 15 pounds 8 ounces. It is 4 inches high, 12 inches wide and 9 inches deep.

Price $425.00 Order Resting Bird by Njobo

Shona Chief by Chironga
Unlike our "traditional" Shona chieftains, Chironga has rendered a chief in his own abstract version. This sculpture was executed in Springstone Serpentine. The statue weighs 40 pounds. It is 16 1/2 inches high, 12 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches deep.

Price $750.00 Order Shona Chief by Chironga

Playful Child Stretching by Munhundarima
	A very lovely rendition of a playful child stretching. This African art sculpture was created by Cassian Munhundarima in Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 4 pounds 12 ounces. It is 5 1/4 inches high, 9 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep. Free shipping for this statue.

Price $200.00 Order Playful Child Stretching by Munhundarima

Wonderful Abstract Bird by Chironga
A wonderful abstract bird created by Chriss Chironga. This work was done in Springstone Serpentine. Not signed by Chironga there is nevertheless no doubt as to the artist. This statue weighs 60 pounds. It is 24 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 6 inches deep.

Price $1350.00 Order Wonderful Abstract Bird by Chironga

Little Girl Exercising by Munhundarima
	A whimsical rendition of a young child in process of what looks like a rather difficult exercise. This African art sculpture was created by Cassian Munhundarima in Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 3 pounds 10 ounces. It is 7 1/2 inches high, 7 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches deep.

Price $200.00 Order Little Girl Exercising by Munhundarima

Woman in a Blanket by Chironga
A Chironga rendition of a woman in a blanket. This sculpture was executed in Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 55 pounds. It is 24 inches high, 13 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

Price $1350.00 Order Woman in a Blanket by Chironga

Hammerkop Bird by Chironga
	Chriss Chironga has given us a beautiful abstract portrayal of a hammerkop. The hammerkop, also called the Lightning Bird, is a South African bird once believed to bring the heavy rains. When rain threatened to get too high, tribal herbalists would hang the bird upside down over a river that was rising. They claimed that the hammerkop would make the rain stop to prevent itself from drowning. This sculpture was executed in Springstone Serpentine. The statue weighs 70 pounds. It is 23 1/2 inches high, 12 1/2 inches wide and 8 inches deep.

Price $1450.00 Order Hammerkop Bird by Chironga

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