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See "Stone Sculpture of Zimbabwe" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/7GVGHsluYY #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture #Harare This tweet was posted on April 04, 2023.

Gandari tries to capture the emotion associated with daily life and events. In his sculpture, “Kneeling Woman,” Gandari skillfully leaves the hair unpolished to create a beautiful texture that contrasts with the body’s rich green sheen. #ZimbabweSculpture This tweet was posted on April 04, 2023.

Pheoleen Gandari’s interest in art began during grade school in Harare. While in school, Gandari was inspired to carve stone by Newman Chikuni, an artist at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre, whose work is also in the National Gallery in Harare. #ZimbabweSculpture This tweet was posted on April 04, 2023.

Gandari began assisting Chikuni on the weekends and was soon creating his own sculptures. Gandari shared a workshop with a fellow artist until joining the Chitungwiza Art Centre in 2001. #ZimbabweSculpture This tweet was posted on April 04, 2023.

See "Stone Sculpture of Zimbabwe" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/7GVGHs3lKQ #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture #Harare #Shona This tweet was posted on October 28, 2022.

Obert Mukumbi’s brother Kennedy Musekiwa, an accomplished sculptor, encouraged him to work in stone at the young age of twelve to express his feelings and earn a respectable living. He gained further training from sculptor Richard Magwenzi. #ZimbabweSculpture This tweet was posted on October 28, 2022.

Zimbabwe boasts an abundance of stone deposits throughout the country and a unique, artistic tradition of stone carving. Each sculpture expresses the artist’s imagination and ingenuity. #ZimbabweSculpture This tweet was posted on October 28, 2022.

See "Stone Sculpture of Zimbabwe" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/7GVGHs3lKQ #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture #Harare #Shona This tweet was posted on October 12, 2022.

Historically known for their beautifully carved wooden headrests, the Shona also have a rich tradition of handcrafted basketry, pottery, instruments, tools, textiles, and jewelry. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Shona This tweet was posted on October 12, 2022.

The Shona are the largest Indigenous group in Zimbabwe. Shona language is part of the Bantu language group and includes several dialects. Shona traditions have evolved over time, but aspects of traditional #Shona culture still thrive in rural areas. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe This tweet was posted on October 12, 2022.

See "Stone Sculpture of Zimbabwe" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal and online at: https://t.co/7GVGHsluYY #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture #Harare This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.

The artist carves the finer details with smaller hand tools and uses a rasp to smooth the sculpture, followed by finer sandpaper. The stone is then washed smooth and heated by either open flames or a blow torch. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.