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Elephant Parent and Child

Sale price$83.00
SKU: EA-MC8

This abstract elephant parent and child duo is carved out of serpentine, the most common stone used in Zimbabwean sculpture and found in many deposits throughout the country. Its colors vary from black to brown to green, and variegated.

The Shona tribe of Zimbabwe, literally translated as "the house of stone," are considered by many to be among the world's finest sculptors. Modern Shona artisans select and quarry their own stones, just as they did thousands of years ago. Statues are hand-carved using simple chisels, polished with sand and beeswax, and heated on a fire to bring out their brilliant colors.

The elephant signifies strength, royalty, dignity, patience, wisdom, longevity, and happiness. A powerful symbol of good fortune, keeping a lucky elephant in your home is thought to protect you from bad luck and stimulate prosperity in your life.

Height: 8"
Artisan:Losten Kulenga

Material

Serpentine stone

Dimension

8" height

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

10 hours

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Stone Carvers of Zimbabwe

📍Zimbabwe

" Life re-imagined through stone"

Zimbabwe’s stone sculpture tradition is internationally renowned for its expressive forms, masterful craftsmanship, and deep connection to the natural world. We work with talented stone sculptors across the country—both established and emerging artists—who transform locally sourced serpentine, springstone, and opal stone into striking handcrafted works of art. Drawing inspiration from wildlife, family, spirituality, and everyday life, each sculpture reflects the unique vision of its maker while honoring Zimbabwe’s rich sculptural heritage.

Many of these artists are part of multi-generational carving traditions, passing techniques and creative knowledge from one generation to the next. Every piece is shaped and finished by hand, revealing the beauty and individuality of the natural stone itself. To learn more about the artist behind a specific work, please refer to the artist link included in the product description.