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The heart of Africa can be found in our stone sculptures.
HAND CRAFTED STONE SCULPTURE BY SHONA ARTISTS.
This stone sculpture is truly one of a kind and can't be found anywhere else in the world! It's sure to make your friends jealous when they see it on your coffee table or desk at work. You'll never have another chance like this again so don't hesitate! Buy now before someone else does!
Story of My Life by Stephen Murenza
Type of stone: Spring Stone
Dimensions: 24 x 10 x 5 inches
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STEPHEN MURENZA
Born in 1982 in the rural district of Rusape, Zimbabwe, Stephen is one of five brothers who are renowned sculptors in their own right. He started assisting his brothers Julius and Rufaro at the age of 10, learning the art form.
He moved to Chitungwiza in 2000, with the ambition of advancing his skills as a stone sculptor and gain more exposure. His art explores love and human relationships. He moves effortlessly between representational and abstract interpretations, experimenting with texture and form.
Each stone is a sculpture in waiting, the stone tells him what to do.
In 2012, He was featured in 3 exhibitions during his residence with zimArts in Canada, stone Diaries 11 at the Distillery District in Toronto, Shona D’Afrique V111 on the West Island of Montreal and Rice Lake X111 at the Rice lake Gallery.
The HAND CRAFTED STONE SCULPTURE BY SHONA ARTISTS is made from the most beautiful and durable stone. This sculpture will last you a lifetime, and it’s perfect for any space!
CLEANING YOUR SHONA SCULPTUREIt's easy to clean with a soft cloth. To keep a shine on your Shona stone sculpture, gently rub for the gorgeous color of the stone.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION:
NOTE: Typically, your sculpture will ship within 3-5 days after you've placed your order. All sculptures in the store are available in the USA and are shipped from our warehouse in Webster, Texas.
NOTE: If your sculpture is heavy, we will ship this item by freight and will require additional information for freight price depending on the destination. We will contact you within 24 hours to get an exact quote for shipping services.
A freighted package includes a liftgate charge of $150 because the package will be too heavy to get off the truck and into your house.
Each large sculpture will have the note - see special shipping next to the number of the sculpture.
LARGE ORDERS:
IF YOU HAVE ORDERED MORE THAN ONE SCULPTURE, WE MIGHT HAVE TO ADJUST YOUR SHIPPING COSTS. (CHECK OUR FAQS) WE WILL CONTACT YOU BEFORE WE CHANGE YOUR ORDER.
We package each sculpture and ship them separately. It is best to order each sculpture one at a time to determine the shipping cost.
For each shipment, we make sure you get the best shipping prices we can obtain from our shipping carriers. If you have overpaid, we will refund the savings!
We ensure your one-of-a-kind sculptures will arrive safely and intact. We ship each sculpture individually.
If you have a question about the shipping costs, please ask for a shipping quote.
ABOUT THE STONE FROM ZIMBABWE
Only skilled sculptors are able to work with the stone due its hardness.
Every sculpture is made from natural stone and varies slightly due to the nature of the stone and the natural grain which is part of the stone. Some stones will contain inclusions, pits, or fissures because of their geological formation. The natural recurring iron/seaweed strata lines in the stone give the stone its character and makes it unique.
Natural lines are colorful lines formed within the stone. These are not flaws but rather signify the authenticity of the product. Only skilled sculptors can work with the stone due to its hardness. The stone can withstands harsh weather conditions and can be placed in a natural environment, for example a garden.
WHAT ARE SHONA SCULPTURES?
The most dedicated of artists display a high degree of integrity, never copying and still working entirely by hand, with spontaneity and a confidence in their skills, unrestricted by externally imposed ideas of what their "art" should be. Now, over fifty years on from the first tentative steps towards a new sculptural tradition, many Zimbabwean artists make their living from full-time sculpting and the very best can stand comparison with contemporary sculptors anywhere else.
The sculpture they produce speaks of fundamental human experiences - experiences such as grief, elation, humor, anxiety, and spiritual search - and has always managed to communicate these in a profoundly simple and direct way that is both rare and extremely refreshing.
The artist 'works' together with his stone, and it is believed that 'nothing which exists naturally is inanimate' - it has a spirit and life of its own. One is always aware of the stone's contribution in the finished sculpture and it is indeed fortunate that in Zimbabwe a magnificent range of stones are available from which to choose: hard black springstone, richly colored serpentine and soapstones, firm grey limestone and semi-precious Verdite and Lepidolite.