Zimbabwe

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

A beautiful and powerful sculpture by the renowned Zimbabwean artist Fungai Nyakanyanza. This hand-carved piece is a textbook example of the Shona art movement, where abstract forms and spiritual symbolism come together.
The sculpture is made from a distinctive quality opal-serpentine. This stone is known for its brilliant yellow-green color nuances and natural veining. The contrast between the roughly hewn "face" and the high-gloss polished torso is characteristic of Nyakanyanza's craftsmanship.
Details:
Artist: Fungai Nyakanyanza (fully signed 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 massive object).
Condition:
The sculpture is in beautiful vintage condition with a wonderful sheen. As seen in the close-up photos, there is a crack along the side in the stone. Although this does not detract from its artistic appeal.