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Authentic Shona sculpture by Fungai Nyakanyanza, signed on the base, from Zimbabwe, made of polished opal serpentinite, dimensions about 20 x 20 x 20 cm, weight 2.68 kg, provenance Privécollectie, in good vintage condition with a side fracture.

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Authentic Shona sculpture – Fungai Nyakanyanza – Signed (2.7 kg)

A beautiful and powerful sculpture by the renowned Zimbabwean artist Fungai Nyakanyanza. This hand-carved sculpture is a textbook example of the Shona art movement, where abstract forms and spiritual symbolism come together.
The sculpture is crafted from a special quality opal-serpentine. This stone is known for its brilliant yellow-green color nuances and natural veining. The contrast between the roughly finished "face" and the high-gloss polished body is characteristic of Nyakanyanza's craftsmanship.
Details:
Artist: Fungai Nyakanyanza (signed in full on the underside).
Origin: Zimbabwe (Shona art).
Material: High-quality polished opal-serpentine.
Dimensions: approx. 20 cm high x 20 cm wide.
Weight: 2,680 grams (a substantial and solid object).
Condition
The statue is in nice vintage condition with a beautiful shine. As seen in the close-up photos, there is a crack in the stone on the side. Nevertheless, this does not detract from its artistic appeal.

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