in-demand ! Statue Shona stone intuit sculpture Zimbabwe

Measures 10”x4-3/4”
The image shows a Shona stone sculpture from Zimbabwe.
Shona sculptures are hand-carved from various stones favor serpentine and verdite.
The Shona people have a long history of stone carving, with the country's name meaning "stone buildings."
These sculptures often depict spirits, ancestors, family, and abstract forms.
The art form gained international recognition in the mid-20th century.
Sculptors draw inspiration from dreams and Shona mythology.
The sculptures are viewed as a way to "release the spirit in the stone."
Shona art is considered a significant contemporary African art form.