John Chihowa Verdite Stone Bust

Item Details

John Chihowa (Shona, Zimbabwe; 20th – 21st century)
Untitled, late 20th century
Carved verdite stone sculpture
Signed

An untitled Shona style bust by listed Zimbabwean artist John Chihowa. This realistic piece presents a woman’s bust, with the nude figure wearing necklaces and looking over her left shoulder. The work is signed by hand to the verso near the base.

Condition

- minor scratching to the sculpture, concentrated to the underside.

Dimensions

Item #

18CHI128-042