"Soaring Secret" by Nesbert Mukomberanwa

Artist Bio:

Nesbert Mukomberanwa (born 1969) is the nephew of the famous first generation Shona artist. Nicholas Mukomberanwa. Nesbert apprenticed under his uncle for two years, learning the intricacies of stone carving. In 1989, he started his own workshop and developed his uniquely refined style of sculpture. Nesbert's pieces are extremely delicate and finely carved. He utilizes Springstone to create highly reflective pieces that do not look like stone.

 Country of Origin:

• Hand carved in Zimbabwe

Dimensions (in inches):

• Depth: 9.5"
• Width: 9"
• Height: 23"

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'.

Shipping:

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Display:

• This piece is free-standing.
• This piece can be displayed inside or outside.

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.

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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.

Further Information:

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