Mother and Child

$35.00

SKU: MC4

Size:

4" 6" 8"

Variant

What is more pure and beautiful than a mother's love for her child? This beautiful sculpture captures just that beautiful essence in stone. The figures show a mother and child, symbolizing the importance of the bond between the two. Much like our family pieces, the linking together of the figures as one form depicts the unity of spirit between the two. 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.

Also known as "Ukama" or "Loving Family", these Shona stone sculptures are one of the most popular emerging African art forms.

Artist: Crispen Salt
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Rapoka stone

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

6 hours

Mother and Child

$35.00

meet the maker

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.