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Shona Stone ELEPHANT Sculpture Zimbabwe African Art

$ 52.8

Availability: 33 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Zimbabwe
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Culture: African
  • Condition: New
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Provenance: South Africa
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    This 6 x 4x 3 Shona elephant sculpture has been carved in Verdite.
    This is small, but highly detailed piece is beautiful, standing and highly ornamental sculpture from the Chitungwiza Art Centre in Zimbabwe.
    Veridite is only found in South Africa and Zimbabwe, this stone has the hardness of 3 which makes it perfect for carving.
    This stone is quite important, as it is beleived to have an innate ability to promote fertility and love.