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Authentic Shona sculpture by Fungai Nyakanyanza from Zimbabwe, associated with the Shona culture, signed on the underside.
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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 piece 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 striking yellow-green color nuances and natural veining. The contrast between the roughly hewn “face” and the high-gloss polished body 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 solid object).
Condition:
The sculpture is in nice vintage condition with a beautiful shine. As shown in the close-up photos, there is a crack in the stone on the side. Although this does not detract from the artistic appearance."
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 crafted from a special quality opal serpentine. This stone is known for its striking yellow-green color nuances and natural veining. The contrast between the roughly hewn “face” and the high-gloss polished body 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 solid object).
Condition:
The sculpture is in nice vintage condition with a beautiful shine. As shown in the close-up photos, there is a crack in the stone on the side. Although this does not detract from the artistic appearance."
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Zimbabwe
Material
Opal serpentine
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
2680 g
Authenticity
Original/official
