Shona Ukama Family Sculpture
This is a beautifully hand-carved Shona stone sculpture depicting a family group, known as an ‘ukama’ in Shona culture. The sculpture is crafted from a dense, dark stone, likely serpentine, and features smooth, flowing lines that capture the connection between family members. The artist has skillfully rendered the figures with a sense of warmth and intimacy, showcasing the traditional Shona sculpting style known for its abstract yet expressive forms. Standing at 33cm tall, this piece is a substantial and impactful work of art.
Condition and Collectibility
The sculpture appears to be in good condition, with no significant chips, cracks, or damage observed. As a hand-carved piece, minor variations in the stone and carving are to be expected and contribute to its unique character. This sculpture would be a valuable addition to a collection of African art, particularly for those interested in Shona sculpture and its cultural significance. The piece’s depiction of family ties makes it a meaningful and visually appealing artwork.
To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes.
Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.
Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.
#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####
