Shona Springstone Sculpture by Michael Muchanyuri

Michael Muchanyuri comes out of the Shona carving tradition in Zimbabwe, part of the wider circle of artists linked to the Tengenenge community. His work leans toward clean, modern shapes — always pared back, always clear in the line — and he had a habit of letting the stone do some of the talking rather than forcing a lot of detail into it.
 
That’s exactly what we liked here. The long profile, the quiet posture, and then that hat with the natural stone edge left untouched — it’s a small decision, but it gives the piece a bit of character without pushing it into anything theatrical.
 
And while the Muchanyuri name does come up in Shona sculpture, pieces in this slimmer, almost architectural style don’t surface very often; most examples you see are broader, heavier forms from later on.
 
Signed on the base.
 
Condition: Excellent
Size: W 10cm x D 6cm x H 28cm