{"product_id":"serpentine-sculpture-maynard-maenzanise-c1999","title":"Maynard Maenzanise Serpentine Stone Abstract Bust, Zimbabwe c.1999","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA fine hand-carved serpentine stone abstract bust by the Zimbabwean Shona artist \u003cstrong\u003eMaynard Maenzanise\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to around 1999. Based in Rusape, Zimbabwe, Maenzanise exhibited through Galerie Shona \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewww.galerie-shona.org and was recognised for his expressive modern carvings. Following his death in 2006, his work has become increasingly sought after by collectors of contemporary African sculpture.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from a single piece of dark serpentine stone, the sculpture has been polished to a smooth finish that enhances the natural colour variation and subtle veining of the stone. The composition takes the form of an abstract head and shoulders, with flowing organic lines and gently stylised facial features that create a quiet, contemplative presence while allowing the stone itself to define the overall form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of the Shona sculpture movement, this striking work is designed to be appreciated from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 33cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloverleaf Home Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53163851186514,"sku":"CHI061","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6006\/2290\/files\/MaynardMaenzaniseSerpentineStoneAbstractBust1.heic?v=1785674165","url":"https:\/\/www.williamsandparfitt.co.uk\/products\/serpentine-sculpture-maynard-maenzanise-c1999","provider":"Williams \u0026 Parfitt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}