Hemingway African Art
"Composition of a Woman" by Tafunga Bonjisi
Product Description
Together with his brother Witness and his late brother Lameck, Tafunga is one of the greatest third generation Shona sculptors. Tafunga was inspired by his older brother Lameck to start carving right after he completed school. Lameck had studied under the famous Nicholas Mukomberanwa and you can see many influences of Nicholas’s works in Tafunga’s carvings.
Dating back to 1956 until today, stone sculptures in Zimbabwe are the best-known manifestation of African contemporary art. Northern Zimbabwe has uniquely large amounts of carvable stone. The stone was so important to the people that the name ‘Shona’ is derived from a word in their native language that means ‘house of stone.’ There is no technical artistic training in Shona sculpture. Sculpting skills are passed down through families and the large and hard stones are carved with only a hammer and chisel.
Product Details
- ColorsWhite
- Materials
White Opal Stone
- Measurements
15"W x 16"H x 6"D
- OriginZimbabwe
— Ethically Acquired
— Weight: 35 lb
Please Note: You will receive the exact object in the photos.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyFREE Shipping (contiguous US)
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Ship In1-2 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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