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Dimensions: H:8.3" W:3.5" L:7.9" Weight: 1.1 lbs.
Shona Tribe Warthog Metal Sculpture
The Shona tribe of Zimbabwe, is renowned for its remarkable tradition of sculpting, particularly in stone. However, in recent years, there has been a notable emergence of recycled metal sculptures within Shona art. These sculptures often utilize scrap metal, such as old car parts, discarded tools, and other metallic debris, creatively repurposed into intricate artworks. This movement towards recycled metal art reflects not only environmental consciousness but also an innovative approach to tradition. Shona artists infuse these sculptures with cultural motifs, spiritual themes, and representations of daily life, showcasing their mastery in transforming seemingly mundane materials into striking pieces of art. These sculptures not only serve as aesthetic expressions but also carry deeper meanings, reflecting the resilience, resourcefulness, and creativity of the Shona people amidst changing times.
About the Tribe
The Shona ethnic group is indigenous to Southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe, but there are significant Shona populations in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. In Zimbabwe, the Shona people make up most of the population. Stone sculpture and mbira music have made them famous around the world (mbira: an instrument made of a hollow gourd with metal reeds that the player plucks). This tribe is believed to be responsible for the construction of several ancient stone wall sites in Zimbabwe. Great Zimbabwe, an 800-hectare city that flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries AD, was built on the physical foundation of these walls. Great Zimbabwe, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was a center for trade, and archaeologists have discovered artifacts on site from as far away as China.
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