This
unique sculpture is hand carved from a single piece of opalstone by
master Shona artist,
Marshall Motsi.
This
abstract sculpture, entitled "Tonga Woman" was created in
honor of the Tonga woman. Women are the
foundation of African society and are often represented in Shona sculpture.
The opalstone is vividly colored in shades of blue-green and orange-brown.
The back of the sculpture has been left in its natural state.
This
piece is from Zimbabwe and signed by the artist,Marshall Motsi.