"Duo" by Bywell Sango

Bywell Sango

Bywell Sango, born on November 28, 1979, is a distinguished stone sculptor from Zimbabwe, belonging to the Soko (Monkey) clan. Influenced by his late brother, Brighton Sango, Bywell began sculpting at an early age. He is married to Priscilla Muchehwa, and together they have four children.

During school holidays, Bywell honed his skills by assisting Brighton in creating and completing sculptures, developing a unique cubic style. The competitive spirit among the Sango brothers encouraged subtle yet distinct approaches to their art. Bywell's work focuses on perfecting his cubic interpretation of emotions and situations in abstract form, drawing inspiration from the natural shape of the stone rather than Shona mythology.

Bywell's sculptures have been showcased globally and throughout Zimbabwe. He prefers working with Cobalt, Opal, Springstone, and Serpentine. His remarkable contributions to the Zimbabwean art industry have seen some of his sculptures ranked among the top 100 from the country.

Looking ahead, Bywell aims to establish his own studio to train less privileged young artists and to facilitate exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchange programs worldwide.

Location for Viewing:

This sculpture is currently on display at our Hudson, New York location! It is available for viewing by appointment. Please give us a call to set up a time!

Country of Origin:

• Hand carved in Zimbabwe

Dimensions (inches):

• Depth: 6"
• Width: 29"
• Height: 58"
• Dimensions do not include the base.

Type of Stone:

• Springstone
• Springstone comes from the Guruve mine in northern Zimbabwe. It is one of the hardest stones found in the country and has an elevated density allowing it to be polished to a bright shine. Springstone contains high deposits of iron which can sometimes be seen in a reddish-brown outer layer on the stone. The iron also makes it an incredibly hard stone to carve by hand.
• One of the most famous 1st generation carvers, John Takawira, was said to have coined the name 'springstone' when he tried to carve the stone and it was so dense and strong that the chisel sprung off the stone, hence the name 'springstone'.

Display:

• This piece includes an iron base for added stability. 
• This piece can be displayed outside as weather will not harm the stone. Shona sculpture is the perfect addition to any garden design!

Shipping & Delivery:

FREE DELIVERY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

• Shipping on large or fragile pieces is calculated on a case by case basis. This is because sometimes a custom crate is needed. We also want to make sure to get you the best shipping quote so we price out rates after purchase. For a shipping estimate on the large pieces, please give us a call! 212-838-3650 or email info@hemingwayafricangallery.com
• This piece ships from the Hudson, New York. Please allow for additional shipping time. 
• A declared value is included in each shipment so a signature upon delivery is required. 
• Delivery in the greater New York area is available via truck. 
• We ship around the world! Our website is still new and is not yet processing automatic international shipping rates. Please contact us directly for custom shipping quotes outside the mainland USA (including Hawaii and Alaska).

About Shona Sculpture:

Stone sculpture in Zimbabwe, dating from 1956 until today, is the best-known manifestation of African contemporary art. Northern Zimbabwe has uniquely large amounts of carvable stone. The stone was so important to the people that the name Zimbabwe is derived from a word in their native language that means ‘house of stone.’ There is no technical artistic training in Shona sculpture. Sculpting skills are passed down through families and the large and hard stones are carved with only a hammer and chisel. Hemingway Gallery purchases this sculpture directly from the Shona artists in Zimbabwe and has imported the monumental stone artwork since the early 1980s. These fine modern sculptures are unparalleled in both carving skill and design. Hemingway holds long-standing relationships with artists like Bywell Sango, Sydney Majengwa, Witness Bonjisi and many more.

Click the Shona Sculpture tab below for further information!

Our Pricing:

Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of artists in Zimbabwe and the costs of importing their artwork to the U.S. We need to change the idea that artists should be paid pennies for their fine art just because it comes from Africa. Paying a fair price to our artists is our number one priority and our pricing reflects that.

Further Information:

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650 with the SKU # for further information on this piece.