Contemporary African Art: Shona Sculptures 2016-07-19 Auction - 75 Price Results - Last Chance in NY
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Contemporary African Art: Shona Sculptures

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Leaning Figures in Green Opal Stone: By Bywell Sango in Green Opal stone. Sango is one of the leading Shona sculptors carving in Zimbabwe right now. In this piece he hand-carves abstract blocks to create two joining figures. H: 27" W:
0001: Leaning Figures in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,600-$2,000Lot Passed
Abstract in Green Opal Stone: By I. Serira. The artist allows the viewer to interpret the natural curving line of stone individually. H: 28" W: 13" D: 5" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easily the
0002: Abstract in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,200-$1,400Lot Passed
Face in Cobalt Stone: By Bonjisi. Bonjisi displays the beautiful properties of the purple cobalt stone in this abstract figural piece. He retains the rough stone for the hair to preserve the natural feeling of the stone.
0004: Face in Cobalt StoneEst. $1,600-$2,000Lot Passed
Elephant in Verdite Stone: Verdite is a semi-precious stone. The Shona have been known to grind this rare stone to use in traditional healing medicine. It is extremely difficult to carve but this artist is still able to create
0005: Elephant in Verdite StoneEst. $1,200-$1,400Lot Passed
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Swimming Fish in Green Opal Stone: These intertwining fish are a masterpiece of artistic engineering. The fish are so fluid that they do not give the impression of heavy stone. The details in white are engraved into the polished
0006: Swimming Fish in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,400-$1,600
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Face in Light Green Opal: The artist articulates a face with geometric shapes that contrast to the natural rough and unpolished stone of the hair. The light color of the green opal stone is extremely rare. H: 20" W: 13" D: 9"
0007: Face in Light Green OpalEst. $1,500-$1,700Lot Passed
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Bathing Woman in Green Opal Stone: This leaning woman is only slightly abstracted. She would be a beautiful addition next an outside pond or stream. H: 21" W: 13" D: 8" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easily
0008: Bathing Woman in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,900-$2,100
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Giraffe Family in Green Opal Stone: The realistic giraffes can be viewed from any direction. The details are incised in the stone to show the intricate patterns of giraffe coats. H: 26" W: 11" D: 9" Shona stone sculpture from
0009: Giraffe Family in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,800-$2,000Lot Passed
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Climbing Blocks in Green Opal Stone: By Bywell Sango in Green Opal stone. Sango is one of the leading Shona sculptors carving in Zimbabwe right now. The blocks of this piece are traditional to his abstracting style. He magnificently
0012: Climbing Blocks in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,300-$1,500
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Zig-Zag in Fruit Serpentine Stone: The magnificent rich orange color is a highlight of this piece. The artist carves a unique shape by following the brightest lines of the raw stone. H: 13" W: 11 D:9" Shona stone sculpture from
0013: Zig-Zag in Fruit Serpentine StoneEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
Female Bust in Springstone: This is a beautiful small female figure. Springstone contains iron-ore and is one of the hardest stones indigenous to Zimbabwe. H: 25" W: 6" D: 3" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from
0014: Female Bust in SpringstoneEst. $900-$1,100Lot Passed
Swirling Flower in Serpentine: This beautiful piece articulates both abstract and natural themes. H: 21" W: 14" D: 5" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easily the best-known manifestation of southern
0017: Swirling Flower in SerpentineEst. $1,500-$1,700Lot Passed
Tortoise in Verdite Stone: Tortoises are traditional in Shona art because they represent everlasting life. Verdite is a semi-precious stone. The Shona have been known to grind this rare stone to use in traditional healing
0018: Tortoise in Verdite StoneEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
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Abstract in Green Opal Stone: By V. Matafi. This amazing piece is painstakingly hand-carved in one piece of stone. Matafi's ability to picture his intertwining forms in a solid block of stone is unparalleled. H: 23" W: 14" D: 9"
0019: Abstract in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,800-$2,000
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Abstract in Springstone: This larger piece has a more modern feeling. The ability to see through the piece gives it a light airy feeling difficult to capture in hard stone. H: 29" W: 12" D: 9" Shona stone sculpture from
0020: Abstract in SpringstoneEst. $1,800-$2,000
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Abstract Figure in Green Opal Stone: By Bywell Sango in Green Opal stone. Sango is one of the leading Shona sculptors carving in Zimbabwe right now. He employs his straight lines to convey an abstract figure in this piece. H: 18" W: 9"
0021: Abstract Figure in Green Opal StoneEst. $900-$1,100
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Abstract in Green Opal Stone: The artist uses curving shapes to display a natural feeling piece. It could represent a flower, plant, or whatever the viewer interprets themselves. H: 19" W: 9" D: 8" Shona stone sculpture from
0022: Abstract in Green Opal StoneEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
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Abstract in Green Opal Stone: The artist uses curving shapes to display a natural feeling piece. It could represent a flower, plant, or whatever the viewer interprets themselves. H: 19" W: 9" D: 8" Shona stone sculpture from
0023: Abstract in Green Opal StoneEst. $500-$700
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Elephant in Green Opal Stone: This lovely playful elephant would make a wonderful gift. Elephants are important to Shona culture and are a frequent subject in their sculpture. H: 12" W: 10" D: 2" Shona stone sculpture from
0024: Elephant in Green Opal StoneEst. $500-$700Lot Passed
Balancing Blocks in Green Opal Stone: The sculpture was carved by one of the only female Shona sculptors. Her engineering in this piece speaks to superior abilities. The balance achieved is remarkable. The iron base included is for
0025: Balancing Blocks in Green Opal StoneEst. $1,500-$1,700Lot Passed
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Abstract in Green and Fruit Opal Stone: This natural flowery piece shows a beautiful mixture of green and fruit opal stones. H: 22" W: 11" D: 7" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easily the best-known manifestation
0026: Abstract in Green and Fruit Opal StoneEst. $800-$1,000
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