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Amazing African art created by the Shona of Zimbabwe, Africa. These stone sculptures, which are created from serpentine stone, have become a smybol of Shona art. All of these stone sculptures are hand carved using tools that have also been hand made.
An African art form known as Shona sculpture, showcases a bird surrounded by the natural stone that it was created from.
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This African art form known as Shona sculpture, represents a mother and baby elephant.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture, representing a mother and baby elephant. Elephants represent devotion, loyalty, and dedication to one another in the Shona culture.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture. This hand carved stone sculpture was carved by Wilson, in Zimbabwe, Africa. An excellent example of the fine art of Shona sculpture.
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An African art form known as Shona sculpture, hand carved by the Shona of Zimbabwe.
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An African art form known as Shona sculpture, hand carved by the Shona of Zimbabwe.
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An African art form known as Shona sculpture, hand carved by the Shona of Zimbabwe.
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This African art form known as Shona sculpture, represents an elephant or 'Nzou'.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture. Hand carved by the Shona of Zimbabwe showing 'Twiza', or the gentle giraffe, surrounded by the stone from which is was carved.
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An African art form known as Shona sculpture. Hand carved by the Shona in Zimbabwe. A worldly addition to any office or library.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture. This hand carved stone sculpture represents two giraffes kissing. The popular Shona theme of two lovers is coupled with that of the gentle, yet playful giraffe.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture, representing an owl. Hand carved, with incredible detail, by the Shona of Zimbabwe, Africa.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture. This hand carved stone sculpture shows a single elephant. Elephants symbolize family bonds, respect for one another, support and love to the Shona.
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An African art form, known as Shona sculpture. Hand carved stone sculpture from Zimbabwe, Africa. This sculpture shows two giraffes which the Shona believe represent the idea that a little extra effort can be rewarded.
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