Hand Made XXL Wonder Stone Male African Bust Sculpture x 1 From Zimbabwe

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

An XXL Classic 38 kg Beautiful and Detailed Bushman Bust Sculpture made from Grey Wonder stone. Absolute perfection has been imposed in fine carved detail on the Wise African Bushman Head,  with every wrinkle, expression, hair, forehead, shoulder cape captured beautifully, along with the pose and movement, bringing this piece to life.

Wonder stone is a unique black Soapstone which goes really hard when you heat it, so the sculpture is carved when the stone is softer,  then placed into an oven to make it hard...much less risk of scratching and damage) Zimbabwe's centuries-old stone carving tradition showcases remarkable craftsmanship and artistic expression and Zimbabweans are known as Africa's best Carvers. Over recent decades, this craft has evolved to create animal figures and other items for the tourism market, but these sculptures are Art, Not Curios. Lack of skill transfer have made it difficult for younger generations to value stone carving as a sustainable craft, so these items will become Antiques, not just works of Art very soon.

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Zimbabwe
Grade = A Grade
Size = 430 x 290 x 205 mm