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Zimbabwe Gallery
Home of the finest Shona Sculpture
The History of Shona Sculpture
This powerful artform emerged from Zimbabwe in the mid 1900's and its eminence can be attributed to the English artist Frank McEwen who was instrumental in developing and promoting Shona Sculpture internationally. The term "Shona" is the name of the largest tribe of people in Zimbabwe.
Many local artists during this era are referred to as 1st generation. Their works of art are highly collectible and may be found in international institutions and in the private collections of serious art collectors.
A community of artists assembled and started sculpting at the well-known Tengenenge Centre under the direction of its owner Tom Blomefield.
A list of some of the well-known sculptors whose works have been collected worldwide.
Henry Munyaradzi, Nicholas Mukomberanwa, Joseph Ndadarika, Syvlester Mubayi, Fanizani Akuda and many more.
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