Artist Bio:
“I was born in a family with four sisters and I was the only boy. I learnt stone sculpting from my father Simoriro Chikuruwo. My father owns a Leopard Rock Mine. I began assisting my father in the year 2006 when I had completed my Ordinary education. We do art as a family together with my mother Tambudzai Makuyana.
The story in my art relates to the spiritual animals such as birds, frogs, cats, fish, waves and flowers. When I grew up, I was a hunter so when I want to renew my vigor in creativity I just wander in on memories of mountains and river banks.
I am a Fair and Trade approved artist and I have done workshops with designers from Denmark at events held at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre in 2011 and also in 2013. They taught me how to work on technical drawings. I then transferred to stone sculpture and I made functional art such as lights and bowls. Also I was awarded two certificates upon the complexion of the workshops. I have exhibited my works all over the world in Europe, Africa, America and Asia.” - Remember Chikuruwo
Country of Origin:
- Hand carved in Zimbabwe
Dimensions:
- D:6" W:14" H:21"
- Depth x Width x Height
Type of Stone:
- Leopard Stone
- A very hard and rare variety of serpentine stone found only in the smaller mines in eastern Zimbabwe. It is named leopard stone for its black and white spots and details on a bright and lime green background. Zimbabwe is the only place in the world where you can find Leopard Stone. Only the most skilled artists pick this stone as it is very difficult to carve.
Display:
- This piece includes an iron base for added stability.
- We can make a custom pedestal for your piece. Please email us for a quote info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650
- This piece can be displayed outside as weather will not harm the stone. Shona sculpture is the perfect addition to any garden design!
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 ‘Shona’ 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, Sylvester Mubayi, Witness Bonjisi and many more.
Click the Shona Sculpture tab below for further information!
Shipping:
- Smaller pieces are shipped with FedEx Ground.
- 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
- Delivery in the 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).
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.
Shona Sculpture from Zimbabwe is one of the main focuses of Hemingway Gallery, which was the first gallery to import the monumental stone sculpture to the United States. Brian Gaisford grew up with the Shona artists in Zimbabwe before 1975. Zimbabwe is the only African country with large amounts of carvable stone. The stone was so important to the people of Zimbabwe that the word 'Shona' is derived from a word from 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 hammer and chisel and no modern power tools are used. Themes articulated in stone stem from several beliefs and cultures in the everyday Shona society. These include mythology, rituals, and spiritual ideology. In the words of Bernard Matemera, one of the founders of this movement: "The spirits are everywhere in the air, in the rocks. A rock is like a fruit - like an orange or a banana. You don't eat them without peeling them first. It needs to be opened to be eaten. I open the rocks. The fruit is inside."
Works from first generation Shona sculptors such as Henry Munyaradzi, Sylvestor Mubayi, Josiah Manzi, Bernard Takawira, Nicholas Mukomberanwa, and Bernard Matemera, are much sought after by art collectors worldwide. Hemingway Gallery has had a close relationship with these artists and continues the relationship with the last surviving first generation sculptures (Josiah Manzi and Sylvester Mubayi) and the subsequent generations of artists. Hemingway African Gallery was the first gallery to import Shona sculpture into the United States. It continues as the largest wholesale importer of Zimbabwean art including monumental sculptures that other importers shy away from.
Return Policy:
All sales are final. We take returns for store credit on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com
Shipping Policies:
Hemingway African Gallery expertly packs all pieces. In the occurrence of an accident, all damaged items must be reported to us within 3 days of delivery. Hemingway African Gallery is not responsible for artworks damaged by the shipping carrier. We do not accept refunds and returns of the damaged products. If you purchase insurance ahead of shipping (recommended), we will file a claim with the shipping company for you.
You are responsible for all shipping costs (including crating and insurance), calculated on an actual cost basis. Because of this, buyers will be contacted, after the sale, with shipping options for large artworks.
Hemingway African Gallery works with carriers including USPS, FedEx, and Service By Air as well as several fine art handling companies. FedEx Ground is the standard shipping used unless otherwise planned. Oversized orders may be packaged and shipped specifically for and arrive via freight service. We strive to find the best, safe rate for your shipment.
Hemingway African Gallery is not responsible for carrier delays due to adverse weather conditions or any other unavoidable situations that may result in the carrier being unable to deliver packages.
International Shipping Taxes:
For all shipping methods outside the US, duty and taxes are payable upon receipt of package. This is a fee that your country charges for delivery of packages coming in from all outside countries and will vary depending on the individual country you live in. Hemingway African Gallery is not responsible for any duty and tax fees due. Please check with your local postal carrier for an estimate on what this charge may be prior to placing your order.
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