Vintage 1980s Shona Family Sculpture Hand-Carved Serpentine Stone Zimbabwe 20cm

1980s Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe is hand-carved from genuine serpentine stone and stands approximately 20cm high. It features a stylized depiction of a mother embracing two children, a powerful symbol in Zimbabwean culture representing unity, nurture, and connection to the earth.

Carved by an unknown Shona artist, the sculpture is made from serpentine stone sourced from the Great Dyke region of Zimbabwe, a rich volcanic seam known for producing fine sculpting stone. The stones dark, mottled surface has a smooth, waxy feel and displays natural mineral patterns characteristic of serpentine.

Figures like this are deeply spiritual in Shona tradition, with the mother symbolizing Mother Earth (Mwana Vevhu meaning child of the soil). Full family groups are especially meaningful and less commonly carved.

Material: Authentic serpentine stone
Height: Approx. 20cm
Era: 1980s
Origin: Zimbabwe
Condition: Vintage used some surface marks that could be polished out, no deep scratches or chips

This piece is perfect for collectors of African art, spiritual décor, or anyone drawn to meaningful handcrafted sculpture.