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R. Maronzi Shona Sculpture of Hippo

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PR. ZIMBABWEAN SHONA ART SCULPTURE HIPPOS: Shona school (Zimbabwe), late 20th century. Pair of mirror image carved stone hippo sculptures in gray and green. Apparently unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayette

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AFRICAN SHONA SCULPTURE OF HIPPO & BABY: Shona school, late 20th century. African Shona stone sculpture of a mother hippopotamus and calf. Apparently unsigned. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Georgia.

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Hippo Head in Green Opal Stone: This carving represents the head of a hippopotamus as he swims in a watering hole. It would look excellent as a pair. H: 4" W: 11" D: 7" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easil

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Hippo in Green Opal Stone: This great hippo show the beautiful deep green color of the stone. H: 7" W: 12" D: 9" Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, dating from 1956, is easily the best-known manifestation of southern African

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Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Carved soapstone sculpture depicting a recumbent hippopotamus. Signed "Ckachiki[r?]a" at bottom. CIRCA: Late 20th - Early 21st Century ORIGIN: Possibly African DIMENSIONS: H: 5.25" W: 4.7

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BERNARD MATEMERA Large Stone Shona Sculpture Figure: Matemera was one of the First Generation of Zimbabwean, African master sculptors. This large example displays the artist's characteristic rounded, facial features, fantastical body-shapes and exaggera

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CHITUWA JEMALI (B.1969) STONE SHONA SCULPTURE: African carved black springstone Shona sculpture, Female Bust, signed C. Jemali (Chituwa Jemali, Zimbabwean, b.1969), simplified facial features with closed eyes, small mouth and chin, stylized hair,

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William Murenza Shona Sculpture: Bird tree motif made of spring stone. Signed on back of base. 84"h x 18"w x 9"d

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PARADZAI, AFRICAN SHONA SCULPTURE OF MERMAID: Paradzai (Zimbabwean, late 20th century). African Shona stone sculpture of a mermaid with flowing hair. Signed and dated 1989. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, G

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M. Simba (Zimbabwe) Shona Sculpture: M. Simba (Zimbabwe) Shona Sculpture. Carved stone. Size: 46'' x 12'' x 10'' (117 x 30 x 25 cm).

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CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT AFRICAN SHONA SCULPTURE: Contemporary abstract African Shona sculpture, executed in green stone, carved in the form of a tall knife edge with a vestigial human face at the bottom, having a slightly obscured signature en verso

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Fanizani Akuda Carved Stone Shona Sculpture: Fanizani Akuda, Zimbabwean (1932â€“2011) Carved Stone Shona Sculpture "Abstract Figure". No visible signature. Measures 14-1/2" H. Condition: Good Domestic Shipping: Third party Min Est. $200.00

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Vito Chareka Hand Caved Agate Shona Sculpture: Vito Chareka Hand Caved Agate Shona Sculpture.Measures 22 inches x 21 inches x 5.5 inches.

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Bernhard Matemera Stone Shona Sculpture: Bernhard Matemera (African Zimbabwe artist, 1946-2002) carved stone Shona sculpture, in the form of a bird's head, untitled, signed on backside of sculpture 87173 MIRO, label on base reads 87173 MATEM

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E. Sango Abstract Carved Stone Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture: E. Sango Abstract Carved Stone Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture. Size: 30.5"H (77 cm).

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Item Details

Description

Collectible Zimbabwe style carved hippo, with certificate marked Shona Sculpture Resting Hippo R. Muronzi. 4.5inch L, 2.2inch W, 1.4inch H.

Condition

Minor chips on the body. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. Preview is available two days before the auction starts. We highly recommend you to reach out to the auction house and inquire for a detailed condition report, especially one lot that comes with multiple items. It might come with chips, crack or hairline, etc. The condition report is provided to assist you in assessing the conditions of the lot and is for guidance only. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or, adaptation. Actual color and shades of the lot may be different from the online images.

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R. Maronzi Shona Sculpture of Hippo

Name: R. Maronzi Shona Sculpture of Hippo
SKU: 132337528
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $120

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