SLEEPING BIRD

SIZE: SMALL
 
ARTIST: RACKINOS CHINGWARO
 
These stunning little birds are hand-carved from a single piece of SPRINGSTONE by 3rd Generation SHONA artist, RACKINOS CHINGWARO.
 
'I was born in February 1th 1980 in Mukaera in the northern parts of Zimbabwe. I come from a family that both among the Sculptors in the Guruve region and in the religious Community of Mukaera enjoys a high reputation. I began sculpting at the age of 12 years i really just wanted to be a football player (Soccer) and Sculpting was just a pass time, when my father fell ill i had to sculpt in order to support our family. In 1994 i joined Tengenenge, gave workshops and was soon one of the Sculptors of the Art Village, which could earn a living alone with sculptures. When after the turn of the Century the ownership and the responsibilities we're apaque in Tengenenge, i went back to Mukaera before joining Chitungwiza arts Centre. I describe my self as a religious reserved almost a shy man, this also reflected in work.'
 
Shona sculpture is an art form passed down through generations. It carries with it the heritage and stories of the Zimbabwean people, where the secrets of the craft are transmitted from one generation to the next, safeguarding ancestral knowledge and techniques that have been refined over centuries.
 
Springstone is an exceptionally hard rock with a high iron content and no cleavages. It is extremely dense which allows the sculpture to be polished to a high shine. Although there are several mines containing this stone, the majority is mined in the north of Zimbabwe, in an area called Guruve.
 
Beautiful rich, deep colour to this piece.
 
Would look sensational in any home setting.
 
A unique and original gift.

Dimensions: H15 x W15 x D7cm
 
SCULPTURE REFERENCE: FI3024
 
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All our sculptures are ethically sourced and the artists paid directly.
 
Each sculpture is wrapped in bubble wrap and held in place within a triple walled cardboard box with expanding foam, ensuring it does not move during transit.
 
It's important that your sculpture arrives in the same condition it left us