Sculptures produced by Sam Kuve - Sampson Kuvenguhwa!

The sky is the limit

Visit our Mapiti collection of Shona sculptures by Sam Kuve below.  Sculpted from 1990 to 2010 in Zimbabwe.  Some were shown in 1994 at a Gala in Switzerland. Others were collected later.  Enjoy the collection.

Sculptures shown at the Gala in Switzerland in 1994

A disappointed woman Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. Sams comments to the name:  Thinking that she was the best among them all, but alas! She was disappointed ...

After supper   Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                              Importance of foods and meal times in Shona culture Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by...

Bad dreamsShona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. Sams story: I look sad because I have been having bad dreams.  I question whether these dreams will become reality ...

Balancing Rocks Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. Read how Balancing Rocks influence the Shona sculptors Excellent sclupture made by Sam in 1990's.  Stands about...

Courting   Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     The importance of courting in Shona Culture  Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the early 90's.   Stands about 30cm high. Tog...

Drinker   Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                        The purpose of drinking alcohol in Shona culture Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the mid t...

Expecting Mother Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. Sams comments to the name:  I already have 3 daughters. Please my lord, let me now have a son who can look a...

Falling Angel Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa      Angels in Shona culure Black Serpentine stone carving. Sam produced this in the mid 90's.   Stands about 45cm high. Shown at the Gala i...

Father, mother and child  Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa         The family is very important to Sam.  Here he shows the family standing together. Bond of the close family in Shona cult...

Forgetting Man   Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa        On the Handy please turn sideways to see the details in the colour photo below.   Brown green Steatite stone carving. Carved by ...

Friendship    Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa        Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the early 90's.   Stands about 120cm high.    I found Sam Kuve and became a follower...

Given a little share Zimbabwe scultpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the early 90's.   Stands about 45cm high. Sam comments to the name: Given a...

Grapes Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. The importance of alcohol in Shona culture. Excellent sculpture made by Sam in early 1990's.  Stands about 15cm high. ...

Happy Woman Zimabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the mid to late 90's.   Stands about 80cm high. Sam explained: After six years without a c...

Hunter resting  Zimbabwe scultpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the early 90's.   Stands about 40cm high. The value of Hunting in Shona culture...

Hunting scene Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. The value of Hunting in Shona culture Excellent sclupture made by Sam in early 1990's.  Stands about 85cm high. ...

Insight Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving.   Excellent sculpture made by Sam in early 1990's.  Stands about 20cm high. Shown at the gala in 1994 in Switzerland...

Lonely Woman Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                                             Black Serpentine stone carving.   Beautiful sclupture made by Sam ...

Mbira Shona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving. Learn about the Mbira Excellent sculpture made by Sam in early 1990's.  Stands about 20cm high. Shown at the gala in 199...

Meeting friends  Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                 Black Serpentine stone carving.  Shamwari - Shona for a friend or ushamwari - Shona for f...

Mercy  Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                     Black Serpentine stone. Sam's rendition: A woman carrying her groceries, walking home after rec...

Mother and child  Zimbabwe scultpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa      Sam commented to this carving: Without my husband, my child will take care of me just as his father used to do. So may God watch ...

Patiently Waiting Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                 Black Serpentine stone carving.     A person sitting possible by the wayside with a wa...

Preparing a Meal Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                 Black Serpentine stone carving.   Preparing a meal which would probably be Sadza  which ...

Preparing Dinner   Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     This carving shows a person preparing, transporting and serving dinner in a village fashion. Black Serpentine stone carving. Impor...

Preparing snuffShona Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa Black serpentine stone carving.  W. Relevance of snuff to the Shona  Excellent sculpture made by Sam in early 1990's.  Stands about 10cm high. ...

Ready for the journey - Sculpture from ZImbabwe Sampson Kuvenguhwa     A small scupture standing about 30 cm.  Produced in 1990s.  You can see the pronounced straight lines of Sams carving. S...

Resting Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     Black Serpentine stone carving. Sitting, resting, hungry stranger. One of the first sculptures I collected from Sam.  Extremely beautiful.  Ve...

Resting after a meal Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                    Black Serpentine stone carving. Sam produced this in the mid 90's.   Stands about 45...

Resting Quietly - Sculpture from Zimbabwe Sampson Kuvhenguwa     A beautiful large piece - early work of Sam end 1990s.  Standing about 90cm. What is the importance of rest in Shona culture Br...

Rhino Spirit Man Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     Black Serpentine stone carving.  Influence of Witch-doctor-Sangomas-Ngangas on the sculptures of Sam. Beautiful sclupture made by Sam...

Secret  Sculpture from Zimbabwe Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                         Black Serpentine Stone scuplture.   Magnificent piece of work from Sam.  Small sculp...

Shona Queen Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                    Black Serpentine stone carving.   Wonderful carving produced by Sam in the early 90's.   Im...

  Shona Woman - Sculpture from Zimbabwe Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Black serpentine stone.  Carved around 1995 by Sam.  Stands about 80 cm tall. The original colour is grey.  The stone is warmed...

Shy Maiden    Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the mid to late 90's.   Stands about 120cm high.   Sam explained: Tsika Dzavashona ...

Singing drummer and his wife - Sculpture from Zimbabwe Sampson Kuvenguhwa     A small sculpture standing about 20 cm.  Produced end 1990s. The influence of singing in Shona culture Shown at...

Solitude  Zimbabwe scultpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the early 90's.   Stands about 45cm high.   Shown at the Gala in Switzerland in 1994...

Spirit Protecting Child  Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa       Steatite stone carving. Carved by Sam in the mid to late 90's.   Stands about 30cm high. A very unusual beautiful stone, gr...

The Drummer  Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa            Black Serpentine stone carving. A drummer carrying his drum. Shows an important part of Shona culture. A drummer carrying his dru...

The Hunter - a part of Zimbabwean life in the Bush   Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                                             Black Serpentine stone carvi...

Thinking of her future  Zimbabwe sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                              No matter in which cutlure, we all feel at some stage the way this sculpture depicts ...

Thoughtful      Zimbabwe scultpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     This carving depicts a person thnking of his or her future. Black Serpentine stone carving. Carved by Sam in the mid to late 90's.  ...

Twin Sisters Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                              Black Serpentine stone carving. Sam produced this in the mid to late 90's.   Stands about 80cm hig...

Waiting for dinner Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                    Black Serpentine stone carving. Sam produced this in the mid 90's.   Stands about 45cm...

Waiting for her children Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa     Green Verdite stone carving. Importance of family in Shona Culture and the influence on the sculptures of Sam. Beautiful sclu...

Witchdoctor or Sangomas or Ngangas  Zimbabwe Sculpture Sampson Kuvenguhwa                                                                             Black Serpentine stone carving. Some general...