Shona Tribe Verdite Stone Busts ~20.5" Tall

Dimensions: H:20.5" W:10.2" L:9.4" Weight: 92.4 lbs. Shona male bust sculpture - This beautiful Shona male bust carving is made of verdite stone, also known as green gold and in high demand among artists. Zimbabwe is well-known for its stone sculpture all around the world. This expressive genre of art has exploded in popularity since 1980. Since it was first introduced in 1956 by Frank McEwen, then-Director of the National Gallery of Rhodesia, a lot of development has been accomplished. Despite the country's hardships, artistically gifted young artists have perfected the skill while simultaneously supporting their families by playing with stone and creating masterpieces."About the TribeThe 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 worl