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Family of Five - 10"

Sale price$105.00
SKU: F5-10N

This lovely family of 5 is carved by hand by a husband and wife team, Samuel and Gladys Mashava. Also known as "Ukama" or "Loving Family", these Shona pieces are one of the most popular emerging African art forms. The figures show many family members, but all merge together at various points, symbolizing the unity and shared spirit of the family unit.  They are hand-carved out of rapoka, a semi soft local (to Zimbabwe) stone using simple hand held chisels. Polished with sand and beeswax they are heated on a fire to bring out their brilliant colors.

Height: 10"
Length: 6"
Width: 3"
Artist: Samuel and Gladys Mashava
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Rapoka stone

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

7 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.