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Agripa Chitanda

 

  • Hand carved from Springstone this sculpture is very tactile. Unlike other forms of sculpture it is unique since the stone is extremely hard and only used by the most experienced of sculptors. The piece is carved using a diamond tipped chisel. It is then sanded for literally hours through varying degrees of sand paper until the artist reaches 2500 grade sand paper. The sculpture is then heated and a polish is melted into the stone. Finally it is buffered to leave this wonderfully tactile surface whilst revealing the beautiful colors.

    Perhaps the perfect ornament to fill that special space. Or maybe a different kind of gift for that special someone or occasion. The sculpture is suitable for inside or outside the home, requiring minimal care.

  • ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Agripa was born in Guruve in 1981. He went to Nyanhunzi primary and secondary at Magaya. After his secondary he joined his uncle Leonard Chitanda in the art of stone sculpting. This then led to him joining the Sanganai art group. In Sangana he worked with several artists like Sango family, Forbes Suluyari, Orbert Marime and other artist from a town called Guruve in Zimbabwe. Agripa is working in Harare and has continued to expand his portfolio of art work across the globe. Agripa specialises on carving animals, in particular birds.

  • Height: 31cm

    Width: 14cm

    Depth: 5cm

    Weight: 1.5kg

    Stone: Springstone

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