Beauty Queen - by Shona artist George Mapfumo - Zimbabwe
Beauty Queen - by Shona artist George Mapfumo - Zimbabwe
Beauty Queen - by Shona artist George Mapfumo - Zimbabwe 1

Beauty Queen - by Shona artist George Mapfumo - Zimbabwe

$2,500.00
We acquired this piece in 1994 from the artist in Zimbabwe and are only making it available now (2024 30 years later!)

George Mapfumo was born in 1953. He is married and has three children. He attended Domboshawe School and Makumbi Mission until form two when he left school. George began carving in 1976 after being encouraged by James Tandi. He mainly works from hard brown Serpentine and more recently from the beautiful Nyanga Serpentine, like this piece. Mapfumo’s works always contain an elegant polished finish, which typifies the commitment and pride that are to be seen in all his sculptures. His original and individualistic style centers on social situations, but he is also well known for his beautiful bird sculptures.
Mapfumo has participated in international group exhibitions and some of his works are in the private collection of world-renowned celebrities.
Related to the famed Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo.

Height: 17 3/4” x Width: 12 3/4” x Depth: 6 3/4”

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