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Description
Dimensions: H:46.5" W:5.9" L:22.0" Weight: 228.6 lbs.
Shona Tribe Rapoko Sisters – This sculpture of sisters was skillfully hand sculpted from rapoko stone mined locally in Zimbabwe and expresses the sacred bond of sisterhood that exists between sisters. The family, love, life, and nature themes depicted in these sculptures are important values in Shona culture. For nearly a thousand years, the Shona have been hand sculpting stone into works of art. Although the craft is ancient, the style has evolved over time, and the sculptures created today are both beautiful and elegant. The contemporary yet timeless shape of these sculptures adds opulence to the home and complements any decor.
About the Tribe
The Shona ethnic group is indigenous to Southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe, but there are significant Shona populations in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. In Zimbabwe, the Shona people make up most of the population. Stone sculpture and mbira music have made them famous around the world (mbira: an instrument made of a hollow gourd with metal reeds that the player plucks). This tribe is believed to be responsible for the construction of several ancient stone wall sites in Zimbabwe. Great Zimbabwe, an 800-hectare city that flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries AD, was built on the physical foundation of these walls. Great Zimbabwe, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was a center for trade, and archaeologists have discovered artifacts on site from as far away as China.
About the Stone
Rapoko, also known as African Millet Stone, is a naturally occurring, soft stone traditionally used across Southern Africa for both practical and artistic purposes. Found mainly in Zimbabwe and neighboring regions, this fine-grained material has a light, earthy hue, often ranging from pale beige to soft brown. Historically significant and widely utilized by local artisans, Rapoko is prized for its softness and ease of carving, making it ideal for creating intricate sculptures, ceremonial objects, and everyday tools. Despite its softness compared to harder stones like serpentine or granite, Rapoko’s texture allows for precise detailing. Its natural matte finish and warm, organic tones give each piece a grounded, timeless aesthetic, connecting modern craftsmanship with ancient tradition.
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