Mara

Mara is the Shona name for the impala antelope; the antelope is Mavunga’s family totem.

In Zimbabwean culture, everyone has an animal totem to watch over them and, in return, they must respect and protect their animal.

Bernard set up Mara to increase exposure of Zimbabwe’s uniquely beautiful art form.

This relationship of mutual respect forms the basis of Mara's business practice. We believe in fair trade and always buy direct from the artists. We aim to grow our business to provide diverse and reliable markets for sculptors.