Blossoming

A majority of the Shona people reside in rural parts of Zimbabwe and live and work close to Nature.  Shona folklore teaches that all things possess a spirit -- including flowers.  When sculpting a flower, most Shona artists don't try to copy the appearance exactly but try to portray the spirit and living beauty of a flower abstractly. 

 

Medium:  Serpentine Stone

 

Width:  13 inches

Length:  4 3/4 inches

Height:  9 inches