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A very striking abstract representation of two people dancing. The sides of the sculpture are their two bodies; the upper hole is a head, shared by both figures. Following the stone of their torso upwards to their shoulders, it splits to become arms above and below the head. So they are holding each other’s hands as they dance together.
Nesbert Mukomberanwa is one of the most talented names in the contemporary scene of Zimbabwe’s stone sculpture movement, commonly known as Shona Sculpture. He is the nephew of the most respected artist in Shona sculpture, Nicholas Mukomberanwa. Nesbert’s work is abstract minimalism. His elegant simple forms capture the essence of the subject matter with a few confident lines.
‘Cobalt stone’ is the local Zimbabwean name for this lovely colourful type of serpentine. Typically, it’s a mixture of purple and pale green, and is Lovemore Bonjisi’s favourite type of stone to work with. However, this variety is pale green and light pink, sometimes even verging on white. It comes from near the town of Guruve, in northern Zimbabwe. It’s lovely, and not often used, which is a great shame. This year we made a particular request to Nesbert to seek out the stone, because we thought he’d enjoy it, and would make some really special pieces.
NB: It does not, as far as we know, contain any cobalt mineral – perhaps someone originally discovered it near a cobalt mine.
Imperial measurements are:
20 1/10″ x 11″ x 8 7/10″ and weight 38 3/5lbs
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