"Mosi O Tunia" by Remember Chikuruwo

Description of Significance:

Mosi O Tunia means the Smoke That Thunders. It is the name for Victoria Falls, that largest waterfall in the world.

Artist Bio:

Remember Chikuruwo was born into a family where he was the only boy among four sisters. His journey into stone sculpting began under the guidance of his father, Simoriro Chikuruwo, a seasoned artist and owner of the Leopard Rock Mine. Remember started assisting his father in 2006 after completing his Ordinary education, embracing the family tradition of stone sculpting alongside his mother, Tambudzai Makuyana.

Remember’s artwork is deeply rooted in spiritual themes, often depicting animals such as birds, frogs, cats, and fish, as well as natural elements like waves and flowers. His creative process is intimately connected to his early experiences as a hunter, drawing inspiration from memories of wandering through mountains and along riverbanks.

Recognized as a Fair-Trade approved artist, Remember has broadened his artistic skills through international collaboration. He participated in workshops with Danish designers at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre in 2011 and 2013, where he refined his technical drawing skills and applied them to stone sculpture, creating functional art pieces such as lights and bowls. His dedication was recognized with two certificates upon the completion of these workshops.

Remember Chikuruwo’s work has been showcased in exhibitions across the globe, including Europe, Africa, America, and Asia, earning him a place on the international stage as a distinctive voice in contemporary stone sculpture.

Country of Origin:

• Hand carved in Zimbabwe

Dimensions:

• D:12" W:18" H:35"
  
• Depth x Width x Height

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. 
• 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:

• Shipping on large 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. 

Further Information:

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