This bowl is hand carved from natural opal stone, given a high shine polish. It features a pedestal base. The stone is a mottled green colour, which gives the bowl a marbled appearance.
Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Davis Sibanda
- Multimedia sculptor
- Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
- Master Artisan
Contact
Shona, English
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+263 774989583
+263 774989583
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Versatile with materials, focused on heritage
- • Davis carves functional objects out of stone and wood
- • His work keeps Shona sculpture and music traditions alive
- • He has been handcrafting since he was a child
Davis Sibanda refers to himself as a born creator and sees his talent as a great gift from God. Self-taught, he discovered his creative skills at school and began making wire crafts, a popular local childhood past-time. Davis opened his workshop in 2000. The first object he made was a human figure, and since then, he has developed as a sculptor, carving bowls, decorative objects, and musical instruments. He uses different materials such as stone, wood, reclaimed bone, wire, and metal. Davis also specialises in the decorative engraving of animal skulls*. On a mission to “keep Shona sculpture and music alive,” he draws on influences synonymous with Zimbabwe’s culture and artisan heritage. (*The skulls come from animals who died from natural causes and are sourced from the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority.)
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Zila bowl
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The Rain Drop Bowl
This bowl is hand carved from natural opal stone into a raindrop shape. The bowl is polished, and the edge is left raw for contrast. The stone is a mottled green colour, giving the bowl a marbled appearance.
Photo: Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Abela bowl
This circular bowl is hand carved from natural opal stone. The stone is a mottled green colour, giving the bowl a marbled appearance that is enhanced by polishing to give it a shine.
Photo: Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Bhoda bowl
This small circular bowl is hand carved from natural opal stone. The bowl is polished, and the edge is left raw for contrast. The stone is a mottled green colour, giving the bowl a marbled appearance.
Photo: Wonai_Haruperi©Michelangelo_Foundation
Candle jar
This candle jar is hand carved from natural leopard stone. The jar comprises a base and lid with a handle. The mottled colour of the stone gives the bowl a marbled appearance.
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