African Abstract Shona Stone Family

Abstract Shona Stone Family
$59-00

African Handcrafted Abstract Shona Stone Family

Height: 10 inches
Width : 6 inches

A true African soapstone Shona family carving

This brilliantly handcrafted abstract Shona soapstone carving which originated from Zimbabwe and shows 3 family member crafted out of stone in an abstract form with faceless heads. The faceless Shona carving has the 3 members all locked together by their arms in an abstract flowing motion.

This style of artistry is known as Shona art and is called this as the artist that carve the soapstone originate from the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe which make up 80% of the people in Zimbabwe. Their style of art has become world famous and found in many galleries around the world. We have a large collection of Shona art carving in our gallery for you to view. It is a marvel to see an artist take a lifeless mass of rock, with its pale, jagged surface and mold it with their hands, mind and heart into a smooth, polished, brilliant work of art. This is the true spirit of Contemporary African Art

All sizes listed are approximate. The Soapstone Shona family carving you purchase and receive may differ just slightly in size, look, and/or color from the Soapstone Shona family carving shown in the picture because each Soapstone Shona family carving is handcrafted by individual artists