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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Cute Family of Three
This grey green and black family of three is carved from a piece of soapstone.

The statue weighs 1 pounds 9 ounces. It is 7 1/2 inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches deep.
Cute Family of Three
Price $65.00 Order Cute Family of Three

Attractive Two Tone Family of Six
Attractive Two Tone Family of Six This attractive family of six was carved from a lovely piece of sea green and brown soapstone.

The statue weighs 6 pounds 2 ounces. It is 11 3/4 inches high, 6 inches wide and 4 inches deep.
Price $195.00 Order Attractive Two Tone Family of Six

Marbled Rich Brown Couple
Dancing couple carved from rich brown soapstone marbled with dark spots.

This statue weighs 1 pounds 5 ounces. It is 6 3/4 inches high, 3 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Marbled Rich Brown Couple
Price $45.00 Order Marbled Rich Brown Couple

Parent and Two Children
Parent and Two Children This carving depicting a parent and two children is carved from soapstone.

The statue weighs 3 pounds 6 ounces. It is 9 inches high, 5 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.
Price $85.00 Order Parent and Two Children

Charcoal Kissing Couple
Kissing couple carved from dark charcoal soapstone with little bright specks.

This statue weighs 2 pounds 14 ounces. It is 7 1/2 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches deep.
Charcoal Kissing Couple
Price $65.00 Order Charcoal Kissing Couple

Mondoro Parent and Child
Mondoro Parent and Child This carving of a parent and child is carved from Mondoro stone.

The statue weighs 2 pounds 6 ounces. It is 9 1/4 inches high, 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
Price $75.00 Order Mondoro Parent and Child

Lovely Marbled Family of Six by Bobias
This family of six by Bobias Makufa was carved from soapstone. It is black with grey green marbling.

The statue weighs 5 pounds 10 ounces. It is 11 1/4 inches high, 5 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep.
Lovely Marbled Family of Six by Bobias
Price $185.00 Order Lovely Marbled Family of Six by Bobias

Soapstone Family of Three
Soapstone Family of Three This dark grey green family of three is carved from a piece of soapstone.

The statue weighs 1 pounds 9 ounces. It is 8 1/4 inches high, 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.
Price $65.00 Order Soapstone Family of Three

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 $225.00 Order Large, Unique Family of Six by MAKUFA

Lovely Marbled Couple
Lovely Marbled Couple Lovely coloured couple carved from dark charcoal soapstone marbled with lightish brown and very dark green.

This statue weighs 2 pounds. It is 7 3/4 inches high, 4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Price $65.00 Order Lovely Marbled Couple

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