Elegant Elephant

This African art form is known as Shona sculpture because it is carved by the Shona of Zimbabwe.  In Shona folklore, the elephant or 'Nzou' symbolizes patience and long life.  Elephants are esteemed by the Shona for their great devotion, loyalty and dedication for one another - all  fundamental values in the Shona culture.  Family bonds, respect for eachother,  support, and love are central to the Shona beliefs and the elephant, symbolizes this to them. 

 

A card with the above information will be included with your sculpture.

 

Medium:  Serpentine Stone

 

Artist:  Maposa

 

Height:  8 inches

Length:  5 1/2 inches

Width:  1 1/2 inches