Children playing - Barry Lungu

A selection of animal and person sculptures from other artists in Mapiti collecton

Animal sculptures Big 5

Buffaloes

African Buffaloes - Vital Players in the African Ecosystem African buffaloes, also known as simply buffaloes, are large hoofed mammals native to Africa. They play a crucial role in maintaining ...

Elephants

African Elephant Discover the Majestic Elephants - Learn about the Largest Land Animals Explore the world of elephants, the largest land animals on Earth, native to Africa and Asia. With th...

Leopards

Leopards - Masterful Hunters in Africa and Asia Leopards, known for their impressive climbing and swimming abilities, are a species of large carnivorous cats native to Africa and Asia. They are so...

Lions

Get to Know Lions - The King of the Jungle Lions are a majestic species of big cats found in Africa and India. These carnivorous predators play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their e...

Rhino - Rhinoceros

The beautiful Rhino Rhinos are massive, plant-eating mammals found in Africa and Asia, with five distinct species including the black and white rhino. They are notable for their sturdy skin and ke...

Animal sculptures of other animals

Cheetah

The Cheetah is a wild cat It is native to Africa, known for its exceptional speed and agility. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph (112 km/h) with its slender bo...

Crocodiles

Crocodiles are large reptiles They are found in tropical regions of America, Africa, and Australia, recognized as apex predators with powerful jaws, sharp teeth, and a streamlined body for swimmi...

Eland

Meet the magnificent Elands This is the largest species of African antelope known for their impressive size with individuals weighing up to 2,200 lbs. With a shaggy coat ranging from reddish-brown...

Giraffe

Giraffes are distinctive, large mammals They are found in Africa, renowned for their height - up to 18 feet (5.5 meters). They possess a long neck, a spotted coat, and a prehensile tongue used for...

Hippopotamus

Hippos or Hippopotamus These are large semi-aquatic mammals native to Africa, are recognizable by their distinctive features such as their huge mouths and sharp teeth. These highly territori...

Hyenas

Hyenas are carnivorous mammals They are found in Africa and some regions of Asia. Known for their distinct laughing vocalization, which is actually a sign of excitement and aggression, hyenas poss...

Impala

Impalas Explore the dynamic world of Impalas, a species of African antelope renowned for their distinctive reddish-brown coat and impressive horns in male individuals. With a white underbelly, Imp...

Kudus

Kudus Discover the unique beauty of Kudus, a species of African antelope recognized for their impressive spiral horns reaching up to 1.2 meters in male individuals. With a distinctive coat of brow...

Monkeys

Zimbabwe is home to a variety of monkey species including: Vervet Monkeys Chacma Baboons Samango Monkeys Yellow Baboons Blue Monkeys The fastest species of monkey in Zimba...

Ostrich

The fascinating world of ostriches They are the largest flightless birds native to Africa. With heights reaching up to 9 feet (2.7 m) and weights up to 330 lbs (150 kg), ostriches are unrivaled in...

Painted dogs

African wild dogs They are known as painted dogs, are a unique and fascinating species of canid found in Africa. They are named for their distinctive coats, which are adorned with patches of bl...

Warthogs

Warthogs Discover the remarkable Warthog, a species of wild pig found on the African savannas. With a distinctive squat body and long, curved tusks, this medium-sized animal boasts a rough, bristl...

Wildebeest

Wildebeest also known as Gnus, a species of African antelope known for their impressive size and distinctive physical characteristics. With a hump on the shoulders, a long mane, and curved horns i...

Zebras

Zebras These are equine mammals native to Africa, are popular for their unique black and white stripes which serve as camouflage in grasslands. There are three species of zebras: Plains Zebra, Mou...

Zimbabwe Waterbuck

The Waterbuck The waterbuck is a medium-sized African antelope species with individuals weighing up to 485 pounds. Distinguished by their shaggy brown fur and the spiral horns of males, waterbucks...

Sculptures of persons

3 faces

3 Faces Zimbabwe sculpture Probably steatite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 60cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Calling

Calling Zimbabwe sculpture Portrayed behind some bushes in Mapiti this gentleman seems to be calling some one or warning someone of some possible danger. Brown verdite stone carving. Ar...

Hunter

Hunter Zimbabwe sculpture A beautiful intricate sculpture of a hunter with a buck on his back and dogs at his feet. His clothers are full of holes and he is bare foot. The value ...

Iron wood faces

Iron wood faces Zimbabwe sculpture On my way to Mutare, I came across two Zimbabwean Sculptors who were showing their wares on the side of the road. I stopped as was my habit and f...

Lady

Lady Zimbabwe sculpture A very beautiful sculpture that we were lucky to be able to collerct. Brown Verdite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 55cm high. Back to...

Mirrored face

Mirrored Face Zimbabwe sculpture A modern carving of a face mirrored. Brown Serpentine stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 30cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - ...

Older Man

Older Man Zimbabwe sculpture Brown serpentine stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 55cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Rapoco Man

Rapoco Man Zimbabwe sculpture One of our first collected sculptures. Shows probably a Rapoco man who is holding hunting sticks with a friend who is playing an Mbira traditional music instr...

Sunny face

Sunny face Zimbabwe sculpture The people of Zimbabwe are a happy people and this is shown in this small sculpture of modern art. Brown Verdite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands ab...

Timeless

Timeless Zimbabwe sculpture Probably Lepidolite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 60cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Warrior

Warrior Zimbabwe sculpture And as he stands in Mapiti Warriors were important in Great Zimbabwe - a little history Green Verdite stone carving. Artist unknow! Stands about 95cm hi...

Zimbabwean Statue of Libery

Zimbabwean Statue of LIberty Zimbabwe sculpture Standing at 2m 60 cm, this large and well made wooden sculpture seems to show a lady who is claiming her freedom. We, therefore, consider t...

Sculptures of objects

Animal sculptures Big 5

Buffaloes

Buffaloes - vital players in maintaining the balance of the Ecosystem in Zimbabwe. African buffaloes, or simply buffaloes, are large hoofed mammals that are vital players in maintaining the ...

Elephants

African Elephant - the largest animal on earth. Discover the majesty of elephants, the largest land animals on earth, and learn about their fascinating characteristics. With their remarkable...

Leopards

Leopards - great climber as well as swimmer are highly skilled predators in Africa and Asia, are renowned for their exceptional climbing and swimming abilities. As a species of large carnivorous c...

Lions the majestic species of big cats found in Africa and India, play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystem and are considered apex predators. Lions form social groups called ...

Rhino

Rhino - a massive herbivorous mammal can be found in Africa and Asia and are divided into five distinct species, including the black and white rhino. These animals are recognized for their t...

Animal sculptures of other animals

Crocodiles

Crocodiles - apex predators Crocodiles are apex predators found in tropical regions of America, Africa, and Australia. With powerful jaws, sharp teeth, and a streamlined body for swimming, thes...

Eland

Eland Elands are the largest species of African antelope, known for their impressive size, with individuals weighing up to 2,200 lbs. Their shaggy coat ranges from reddish-brown to gray, a...

Giraffe

Giraffe - a beautiful animal Discover the majestic beauty of giraffes, towering over the African savannas at up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) in height. With their signature long neck, spotted coat, and pr...

Hippos

Hippos or Hippopotamus Hippos, large semi-aquatic mammals native to Africa, are easily recognizable by their unique features, such as their massive mouths and sharp teeth. They are highly terri...

Impala

Impalas Discover the dynamic world of Impalas, an African antelope species known for their reddish-brown coat and striking horns in male individuals. With a white underbelly, Impalas are b...

Kudu

Kudu Explore the unique beauty of Kudus, a species of African antelope recognized for their impressive spiral horns reaching up to 1.2 meters in male individuals. With their distinctive coat of...

Ostrich

Ostrich - the largest bird in Africa Ostriches, the largest flightless birds native to Africa, are unmatched in size and weight among birds, reaching heights of up to 9 feet (2.7 m) and weighin...

Warthogs

Warthogs - a species of wild pig Explore the world of the remarkable Warthog, a species of wild pig found on the African savannas. With their distinctive squat body and long, curved tusks, t...

Waterbuck

Waterbuck - a beautiful animal The waterbuck is a fascinating medium-sized African antelope species that can weigh up to 485 pounds. They are distinguished by their shaggy brown fur and the spi...

Zebra

Zebra Discover the beauty and agility of zebras, equine mammals native to Africa, popular for their unique black and white stripes which serve as camouflage in grasslands. There are three sp...

Sculptures of persons

3 faces

3 Faces Zimbabwe sculpture Probably steatite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 60cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Calling

Calling Zimbabwe sculpture Portrayed behind some bushes in Mapiti this gentleman seems to be calling some one or warning someone of some possible danger. Brown verdite stone carving. Ar...

Hunter

Hunter Zimbabwe sculpture A beautiful intricate sculpture of a hunter with a buck on his back and dogs at his feet. His clothers are full of holes and he is bare foot. The value ...

Iron wood faces

Iron wood faces Zimbabwe sculpture On my way to Mutare, I came across two Zimbabwean Sculptors who were showing their wares on the side of the road. I stopped as was my habit and f...

Lady

Lady Zimbabwe sculpture A very beautiful sculpture that we were lucky to be able to collerct. Brown Verdite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 55cm high. Back to...

Mirrored face

Mirrored Face Zimbabwe sculpture A modern carving of a face mirrored. Brown Serpentine stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 30cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - ...

Older Man

Older Man Zimbabwe sculpture Brown serpentine stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 55cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Rapoco Man

Rapoco Man Zimbabwe sculpture One of our first collected sculptures. Shows probably a Rapoco man who is holding hunting sticks with a friend who is playing an Mbira traditional music instr...

Sunny face

Sunny face Zimbabwe sculpture The people of Zimbabwe are a happy people and this is shown in this small sculpture of modern art. Brown Verdite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands ab...

Timeless

Timeless Zimbabwe sculpture Probably Lepidolite stone carving. Artist unknown! Stands about 60cm high. Back to Zimbabwe Sculptures - Shona Sculptures ...

Warrior

Warrior Zimbabwe sculpture And as he stands in Mapiti Warriors were important in Great Zimbabwe - a little history Green Verdite stone carving. Artist unknow! Stands about 95cm hi...

Zimbabwean Statue of Libery

Zimbabwean Statue of LIberty Zimbabwe sculpture Standing at 2m 60 cm, this large and well made wooden sculpture seems to show a lady who is claiming her freedom. We, therefore, consider t...

Sculpture of objects

Resting by Sampson Kuvenguhwa (Sam Kuve)

Jacarandas by Barry Lungu

A little history, stones, inspiration and ideas for maintenance of your pieces.

A little history

Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe - unbelievably beautiful ruins Constructed from 9th centruy onwards, the city known as Great Zimbabwe today, was a medieval city in the south-eastern hills of ZImbabwe. It lie...

Stone Sculptures in Zimbabwe ( A little more information)

Stone Sculptures in Zimbabwe - Shona sculptors In 1991, Celia Winter-Irving published a book on Stone Sculpture in Zimbabwe. It was published by Roblaw Publishers in Harare Zimbabwe - According t...

Stones and inspiration

Stones and inspiration. The sculptors have their ideas of what they would like to carve! Does the form of the stone inspire them? Where do the stones come from? The stones are all lo...

The maintenance of the sculptures.

Maintenance of sculptures sculpted in Zimbabwe Keeping the pieces indoors, normally requires only a soft wet towel to clean the dust off. The polish remains for a long time. For small pieces sho...

Types of stones used by sculptors in Zimababwe

Stone sculptures in ZImbabwe (A little more information introducing Mrs Celia Winter-Irving)

A little Shona and Ndebele history

General knowledge and information of various influences from Shona culture on artists

Children playing - Barry Lungu

A selection of animal and person sculptures from other artists in Mapiti collecton

Resting by Sampson Kuvenguhwa (Sam Kuve)

Jacarandas by Barry Lungu

A little history, stones, inspiration and ideas for maintenance of your pieces.

Rezende Street Harare - Barry Lungu