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Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe
When most people think of African art, they envision terra-cotta figures
from West Africa, Benin bronzes from Nigeria or the more familiar wooden
statues and masks you can purchase at airport gift shops. Recently,
however, International art dealers are discovering the beauty of Shona
sculpture from Zimbabwe. Shona contemporary stone sculptures are a blend
of traditional and modern Zimbabwean cultures, steeped in the legends,
myths, folklore and mysticism of Africa. The pieces are durable yet
delicate drawn from images of Shona culture and influences from beyond. |
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A large portion of the proceeds from the sale of these
beautiful sculptures helps provide travel expenses for Africa Project
students. The Africa Project Gallery is the first African-owned, African-American
backed gallery in Zimbabwe and also the first authentic Shona artists'
co-op. The Africa Project Gallery, located in the heart of Harare's business
center is a not-for-profit collective of some of the best Shona art and
artists in Zimbabwe. The prices are very reasonable, since it is the artists
who are doing the selling. If you go on the right night, you will be treated
to music, dancers and creative cultural workshops as well. |
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If you are fortunate enough to travel to Zimbabwe, you will
probably want to bring some art back home. Shona sculptures are easy
to find in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. From gift shops to the fronts
of supermarkets, the streets are teeming with young men selling the
stone art. On the highways to and from the city, there are many roadside
stands selling small and large stone sculptures. However, in order to
purchase the finer pieces, you'd have to pay a handsome price at the
Galleries or track down the artists yourself. |
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Once you select a piece, you must bargain for a good price and carefully
pack it for travel. If you fly on Air Zimbabwe, which The Africa Project
highly recommends, they will allow you to bring your sculpture on
board. Air Zimbabwe is the only airline that allows on- board transport
of these delicate stone sculptures. You can also ship your art by
freighter, which takes an average of 30 to 60 days and can be very
expensive. |
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The Africa Project Gallery ships several pieces
of high quality, one-of-a-kind, sculptures to the United States every
year. If you would like to view more of these sculptures, please schedule
an appointment to visit the Fayettville, Ga. gallery or email The
Africa Project for a brochure. These attractive hand-crafted sculptures will add to the beauty of your home and make a great conversation piece for years to come. The stones come in a variety of colors and textures to match any setting. Each purchase is partially tax-deductible and helps to create more opportunities for Africa Project students.
Please call for an appointment today.
Africa Project Gallery: 678-428-2083 |
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