Samson Nyakanhongo

Waiting For Advisor Stone Sculpture, African Shona, 2000-2009

2001

'Preoccupied' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

'Ready for Marriage' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Washington Msonza. The sculpture features a single elegant figure in a flowing gown, standing tall and averting her gaze as she clutches the veil that envelops her. Msonza emphasizes the materiality of the work, as is so desired of artists trained in the Shona tradition, by differentiating between the dark, smooth polish of her skin and the lighter textured surface of her clothes. Even more, passages of the surface are left in the serpentine's rough natural state, allowing the green-colored stone to contrast with the red-orange oxidization of its environment. opal stone (serpentine) 33 x 12 x 12 inches signed "Msonza W" on reverse along base Overall good condition; some minor scratches, likely as the sculpture left artist's studio. Base in photographs is not attached and is included at request of buyer. Washington Msonza was born in 1966 in Domboshava where he attended primary school. He then moved to Chitungwiza to attend secondary schooling. While in school, he spent most of his time watching his sculptor brother-in-law Albert Mamvura, whose workshop was close to his house. In 1988 Msonza began assisting Albert full time, while simultaneously gaining experience by watching other well known artists in the area including Gedion Nyanhongo...

'Meditation' original opal serpentine sculpture signed by Zimbabwean artist Dudzai Mushawepwere. The sculpture uses abstraction in the human figure to capture an abstract state of mind: the sculpture presents the form of a woman, her hips wide and arms long. Her arms reach over and hold her circular head, which floats neckless above the torso like a nearly-setting sun. The figure thusly separates their mind and thoughts from their bodily and earthly concerns and instead connects themselves to the heavens. The image reminds of the dancer drawings...

'Proud Woman' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Wellington Karuru. In the sculpture, the figure's head leans to one side, eyes closed, as if carefully listening to the viewer. The head of the figure is carved onto a wedge shape: the choice to depict the face off-center reminds of the later paintings of Pablo Picasso, and the tall and narrow form reminds of the stone sculptures of Amadeo Modigliani. As the viewer walks around the sculpture, they can see that Jemali has left parts of the figure as natural stone, allowing the rough-hewn texture to create an exquisite contrast of surface with the mesmerizing polish. lemon opal stone (serpentine) signed 'W. Karuru' along the base, on the reverse 12 x 4 x 5 inches, sculpture 0.5 x 5.88 x 5.88 inches, base Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear Born on August 17, 1976, Wellington Karuru is the first born to a family of five children and has two brothers and two sisters. As the first born child in a Zimbabwean family, many responsibilities were shouldered upon Wellington. Both his brothers, Gilbert and Esau, are also talented sculptors. He completed his primary and secondary education in Mashonaland West Province and was involved in almost every sporting activity at the school. After he graduated, he was employed at National Foods LTD where he worked as a machine operator for a period of four years and was later promoted to work as a sales clerk. In his free time he assisted some well known artists in sculpting, was able to learn much from them and soon thereafter started to develop his own talent and unique style. Inspired by such well known sculptors such as Gardener Sango and Garison Muchinjili, Wellington started sculpting small pieces for himself and soon found a buyer for his favorite piece titled ‘A Cry For Help’. From that day forward, he has never looked back. He eventually went to work with Garison Machinjili whose influence is clearly shown in his work. Some of his pieces have been chosen already for international exhibitions and galleries. Well established and internationally renowned artists like Joe Mutasa...

Stone sculpture by Chantalle Smeets, ca 2010 A polished stoneware sculpture, abstract made by Chantalle Smeets ca 2010. Confirmed by the artist herself. Chantalle Smeets (1967-) Heerlen (The Netherlands), was inspired by a ballet dancer who died of a brain tumor...

Hakuna is a limited edition bronze sculpture. Created with the lost wax casting process.

African Stone Sculpture, Female Bust, Signed and Numbered, Zimbabwe, 20th Century A powerful and contemplative African stone sculpture depicting a stylised female bust, carved from ...

KENNEDY MUSEKIWA Kennedy Musekiwa was born on May 29, 1962 in the Marondera region of Zimbabwe. He is married and has four children. He was first inspired by his cousin, Victor Mutongwizo, and in 1985 began to work under his guidance. However, Joseph Ndandarika...