Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture Signed Raphael. Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, hand-carved from dark serpentine and depicting a seated figure with a highly textured, flowing hairstyle and expressive facial features. Incise signature Raphael.

Size: 21 x 8 1/4 x 44 Inches

Shona sculpture is a distinctive stone-carving tradition originating in Zimbabwe and practiced primarily by artists of the Shona people. Working with locally sourced stones such as serpentine, springstone, and opal stone, sculptors create expressive forms that often explore themes of family, spirituality, nature, and ancestral connection. Although rooted in older cultural traditions, the modern Shona sculpture movement developed in the mid-20th century and gained international recognition for its smooth finishes, flowing shapes, and symbolic imagery. Today, Shona sculptures are celebrated worldwide as a powerful form of contemporary African art that blends cultural meaning with individual artistic expression.

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