Shona Tribe Butter Jade Rhino ~6.7" Tall

Dimensions: H:6.7" W:4.7" L:15.0" Weight: 20.2 lbs. Shona Tribe Butter Jade Rhino – A Shona sculptor handcrafted this butter jade sculpture in the shape of an extremely realistic African rhino. For nearly a thousand years, the Shona have been hand sculpting stone into works of art. Although the craft is ancient, the style has evolved over time, and the sculptures created today are both beautiful and elegant. The contemporary yet timeless shape of these sculptures adds opulence to the home and complements any décor.   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 seve