Shona Stone Art: 'Ring of Love' Soapstone Sculpture <6

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THANK YOU FOR L@@KING!! NO RESERVE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN (AFRICAN) AIDS PANDEMIC "Of all the major challenges facing the world, none is more lethal nor more globally pervasive than the blight and trauma of HIV and Aids," Nelson Mandela , The Times, 2005. You are kindly donating funds for the sub-Saharan AIDS pandemic; for your generous donation, you receive one (1) hand-carved: Shona Stone Sculpture: 'Circle of Love' Dimensions / Data height x width x depth (top) inches 5 x 4 ¾ x 1 ¼ ( ½) millimeters 126 x 121 x 32 (12) Weight / Mass 0 lbs 15 oz / 425 g · Shona sculptures impress, stimulate and inspire . The under 6" tall, dark green mottled green speckled black, naturally stained orange gem, carved using hand tools only as per custom, by a very talented unknown Shona sculptor in Zimbabwe*, often sells for more than $50 in USA and EU art galleries. The artists name the style "Circle (or ring) of Love"; the spirits of the Shona peoples' ancestors come to them in their dreams to reveal the images that dwell within the rock. After quarrying the rock with pickax and pry bar, the artists, use handmade tools to release the spirits trapped within the multicolored serpentine. This creation sculpture with out doubt makes an excellent gift for anyone including that hard-to-buy for person irrespective of the occasion. For oneself it will be a delightful addition to the home and office or to start or add to a Shona art collection of the world's greatest living stone artists' works. · The basic tenant of the Shona people is "live together and the culture will thrive". The Shona do not refer to a man and woman as a "couple", rather, they are "together" for this is how they must face all hardships and good fortune. The sculptor skillfully created an abstract (gender-neutral) sculpture reflecting lovers; love and being passionately in love is universal and carved and polished the lovers dancing or frolicking oblivious to anyone or anything around them, The sculpture enhanced by the artist framing them with a ring of au natural rock with the sculpture viewable from both sides and a magnificent example of the Shona talent. The Shona artist currently living under a most repressive and kleptomaniac regime still can express the basic human emotion of love for another human with the determination of couple in the eye of the beholder. Peruse and scrutinize the superb artistry and attention to detail. Request by email or eBay message more photographs if needed. The shape of the abstract sculpture although imaginative is gender neutral, showing the skillful arrangement prized by African carvers. · One of our aims is to show the world a positive view of Africa that is often thought of as a place of disaster and suffering. Behind the tragic and often sad headlines, people go about their lives, including African artists and artisans who continue to produce world-class arts and crafts despite the poverty of many communities. For tourists and collectors the artwork is the inspiration, design, and production of talented, albeit economically challenged people, looking for ways to have an income with integrity and dignity. The crafts keep them occupied and focused for the future. The artist's talent provides not only income for them, but also their extended family and community that include many AIDS orphans and patients. sole purpose of the SALE is to raise funds for the suB-sAHARAN (African) AIDS pandemic ~~~ GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR OUR EBAY LISTINGS AND OUR ONLINE STORE NOW AVAILABLE ~~~ Starting at $5 with no cap to amount that can be purchased and given as a gift No restrictions on purchases or expiration $50 face value gift certificate may be purchased for $45* click on this link for information how to buy and / or give gift certificates as presents * exclusive of shipp... read more

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