Gallery Pieces

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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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"Coming from the Fields" by Teddy Masedza
This piece was named by the artist. It is carved from Opal Stone. The statue weighs 34 pounds 12 ounces. It is 21 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep.

Price $395.00 Order "Coming from the Fields" by Teddy Masedza

Man with a Moustache
	This man is carved from black serpentine which is one of the hardest of the serpentine stones. The artist is unknown. This statue weighs 30 pounds. It is 16 inches high, 8 1/4 inches wide and 5 inches deep.

Price $450.00 Order Man with a Moustache

"African Spirit" by Factor Ziira
This rather nice piece by Factor Ziira is carved from Serpentine stone. The statue weighs 16 pounds. It is 12 inches high, 7 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.

Price $275.00 Order "African Spirit" by Factor Ziira

"African Queen"
	A beautiful piece called "African Queen". She is carved from Opal stone. The piece we are told is by Costa Balakasi however the signature is very difficult to read. The statue weighs 16 pounds 8 ounces. It is 23 1/2 inches high, 5 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches deep.

Price $350.00 Order "African Queen"

Opal Stone Woman Winnowing
A lovely Opal stone piece of a woman winnowing (seperating the grain from the chaff). The piece we are told is by Costa Balakasi however the signature is very difficult to read. The artist has made wonderful use of a polished and unpolished finish. The white area is where the stone has not been polished. The statue weighs 18 pounds 11 ounces. It is 16 3/4 inches high, 8 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.

Price $300.00 Order Opal Stone Woman Winnowing

"Sharing Ideas"
	The artist Mutanga S. named this lovely piece. It is carved form Springstone. This statue weighs 41 pounds 6 ounces. It is 15 3/4 inches high, 11 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep.

Price $495.00 Order "Sharing Ideas"

"Guidance" by Mutanga S.
An interesting piece which the artist Mutanga S. named "Guidance". There are four faces in this piece and the artist has used smooth and rough polished finish which creates a great effect.The stone is Springstone. The statue weighs 47 pounds 10 ounces. It is 24 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches deep.

Price $495.00 Order "Guidance" by Mutanga S.

"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 32 pounds 4 ounces. It is 25 1/2 inches high, 9 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.

Price $425.00 Order "Twin Sisters" by Test Sithole

"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

"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 $425.00 Order "Triplets" by Tarzan Sithole

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