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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"Twin Sisters" by Test Sithole
This nice piece is carved from Opal Stone. The colour is actually a little more green than the photos show the best colour is seen in the close up photo of the signature. Their faces, arms and legs are polished while the dresses have less of a polished finish. The statue weighs 39 pounds 14 ounces. It is 17 1/2 inches high, 11 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep.

Price $425.00 Order "Twin Sisters" by Test Sithole

"Waiting For a Wedding" by Eckel Nyamondoro
	This interesting piece was named by the artist. He has done a beautiful creation with the design on the unpolished parts of the stone . The piece is carved from Springstone. The statue weighs 36 pounds. It is 21 inches high, 16 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

Price $495.00 Order "Waiting For a Wedding" by Eckel Nyamondoro

"Resting Man" by Singi Chihota
This beautifully detailed piece was named by the artist. The designs on the unpolished parts of the carving are wonderfully done. The piece is carved from Fruit Serpentine Stone. The statue weighs 30 pounds 10 ounces. It is 15 1/2 inches high, 11 inches wide and 4 inches deep.

Price $495.00 Order "Resting Man" by Singi Chihota

"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 $425.00 Order "Lulabye" by Aaron Kapembeza

"School Girl" by Cassian Munhundarima
The artist Cassian Munhundarima named this piece "School Girl". As with all his work he has used polished and unpolished surfaces to give the different texture and colour. The piece is carved from Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 7 pounds 4 oz. It is 10 1/4 inches high, 7 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.

Price $265.00 Order "School Girl" by Cassian Munhundarima

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 $895.00 Order Shona Man by Chironga

"Triplets" by Tarzan Sithole
This piece is carved from Springstone Serpentine. It is a rich dark brown. The statue weighs 39 pounds 14 ounces. It is 17 1/2 inches high, 11 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep.

Price $450.00 Order "Triplets" by Tarzan Sithole

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 $450.00 Order Shona Chief by Chironga

"Playful Child Boy" by Cassian Munhundarima
The artist Cassian Munhundarima named this piece "Playful Child Boy". As with all his work he has used polished and unpolished surfaces to give the different texture and colour. The piece is carved from Springstone Serpentine. This statue weighs 6 pounds. It is 10 inches high, 9 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches deep.

Price $245.00 Order "Playful Child Boy" by Cassian Munhundarima

Beautiful Birds by Njobo
	A beautiful pair of birds, portrayed by Zachariah Njobo. This African art sculpture was done in Fruit Serpentine stone with varying brown coloration. The statue weighs 36 pounds. It is 7 1/4 inches high, 26 inches wide and 6 inches deep.

Price $895.00 Order Beautiful Birds by Njobo

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