ZIMBABWE'S SCULPTURE

Zimbabwe means "house of stone" and its people are descended from an ancient culture of stone carving. In the 1950s and 60s, new interest in the development of an indigenous art movement lead to a resurrection of the art form. Now, Zimbabwean sculpture (or Shona sculpture as it is often known) is recognised as the most important artistic movement to emerge from Africa, with collections in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Musee Rodin in Paris. The great artists such as Nicholas Mukomberanwa and the Takawira brothers are highly collectible: Prince Charles amongst others is a keen collector.

Mara sculpture represents both established and up-and-coming artists ensuring fine work and exceptional quality.