"Lean" Sculpture by Bywell Sango

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Country of Origin:

• Hand carved in Zimbabwe

Dimensions (in inches):

• Depth: 3"
• Width: 12"
• Height: 14"
• The dimensions include the base, as shown in the photos.

Material: Green Opal Stone

• Green Opal Stone is sourced from mines located north of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. Once polished, it reveals a stunning deep green hue. Many Shona artists favor this stone because it is less hard than Springstone yet still achieves a brilliant high polish. Interestingly, Green Opal was only discovered in 1989, making it a relatively recent addition to Zimbabwe's rich sculpting materials.

Display:

• The wooden base shown in the photos is included with the piece.
• This piece is suitable for both indoor and outdoor display, as the stone is weather-resistant. Let us know your intended display location, and we’ll ensure the base is appropriate. Shona sculptures make a stunning addition to any garden design!

Shipping:

• Subsidized U.S. FedEx Ground shipping: $30
• Smaller pieces are shipped via FedEx Ground in a secure box, with careful packaging to ensure safe delivery. To make fine art shipping more affordable, we subsidize part of the cost.
• Each shipment includes a declared value, requiring a signature upon delivery for added security.
• Delivery in the New York area is available.
• International Shipping: We ship around the world! Our website cannot process automatic international shipping rates. Please contact us directly for custom shipping quotes outside the continental U.S.A., (including Hawaii and Alaska).
• The Myth of Free Shipping: Free shipping often means the cost is hidden in the product price, a common tactic that can mislead buyers. In fine art, transparency matters—buyers shouldn’t pay for shipping they don’t use. That’s why our pricing is straightforward, without hidden fees, ensuring fairness whether you pick up your art or have it shipped.

ARTIST BIO: 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.

About Shona Sculpture:

Stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, emerging in 1956 and thriving to this day, is celebrated as a cornerstone of African contemporary art. Northern Zimbabwe is uniquely rich in carvable stone, so central to the culture that the country’s name, 'Zimbabwe,' derives from a word meaning 'house of stone.'

Shona sculpture is rooted in tradition rather than formal training. Skills are passed down through generations, with artists using only a hammer and chisel to transform large, hard stones into masterpieces.

Hemingway Gallery has been working directly with Shona artists in Zimbabwe since the early 1980s, importing their monumental stone artwork to share with the world. These exceptional sculptures are unmatched in craftsmanship and design.

Over the years, Hemingway Gallery has collaborated with legendary first-generation artists like Sylvester Mubayi, Henry Munyaradzi, Nicholas Mukomberanwa, Bernard Matemera, Colleen Madamombe, Fanizani Akuda, and Josiah Manzi. Today, we proudly continue this tradition, partnering with current artists such as Bywell Sango, Perlagia Mutyavaviri, Witness Bonjisi, Tafunga Bonjisi, Douglass Goshami, Dominic Benhura, Nesbert Mukomberanwa, Godfry Matangira, Remember Chikuruwo, and many others.

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Our Pricing:

Our pricing is directly aligned with the asking prices set by artists in Zimbabwe and the costs of importing their artwork to the U.S. It’s time to challenge the misconception that African artists’ work should be undervalued. Supporting our artists by ensuring they are paid fairly for their fine art is our top priority, and our pricing reflects this commitment.

Further Information:

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