It’s in the gardens of a place called Makaranga Lodge, quite close to where my sister lives. The extensive gardens have many beautiful sculptures, mostly from Zimbabwe, as this one is, and also some from Italy.
Interesting … Never seen anything like this statue before … I agree about what Shona believe … I´m sure that my ancestors , especially my father and my grandparents is watching over me … // Maria 🙂
Thanks, Sue. This is a Shona sculpture, from Zimbabwe, fashioned, I think, from Serpentine stone. The Shona believe that when a person dies, his spirit becomes a guardian over the rest of the family.
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Is that supposed to be an ancestor watching over the smaller figure? What a lovely. reassuring thought!
Yes, I think that’s the meaning, Madhu. It is reassuring, isn’t it? 🙂
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Where is this beautiful sculpture Sylvia!
It’s in the gardens of a place called Makaranga Lodge, quite close to where my sister lives. The extensive gardens have many beautiful sculptures, mostly from Zimbabwe, as this one is, and also some from Italy.
very interesting sculpture but is sure conveys love. 🙂
I think you’re so right about that, Lola. There is a real feeling of tenderness, as one gazes at the sculpture. 🙂
Lovely….and so peaceful! I would say they fit together so well 🙂
Thanks, Ese. Glad you enjoyed the sculpture. 🙂
Wunderschön wünsche eine gute neue Woche liebe Grüße Gislinde
Thanks so much for the greetings, Gislinde. 🙂
Strange looking pair but it’s a reassuring thought isn’t it?
Yes, I agree with you, Gilly. 🙂
Great shot and piece of art…blended so well, seems to give guidance by their gaze.
Thanks so much, Randall. Glad you liked my pic. 🙂
Interesting … Never seen anything like this statue before … I agree about what Shona believe … I´m sure that my ancestors , especially my father and my grandparents is watching over me … // Maria 🙂
It is a lovely thought, Maria. Thank you. Have a happy week with Yarri. 🙂 xx
Its sleek and rough at the same time!
The stone is actually very smooth, Kathryn. Glad you enjoyed seeing it. 🙂
I liked the photo but then loved reading all about it too via the comments. Love anything like this
Thanks so much for your visit and comment, Kate. 🙂
interesting sculpture, what a lovely thought.
Thanks, I so agree with you. 🙂
Fascinating sculpture. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Thanks, Sue. This is a Shona sculpture, from Zimbabwe, fashioned, I think, from Serpentine stone. The Shona believe that when a person dies, his spirit becomes a guardian over the rest of the family.
That’s beautiful Sylvia. Thank you for letting me know.
Beautiful light, too – so warm but gentle – suitable for a study of the Spirit World.
Emma 🙂
Thanks, Emma. So glad you like this sculpture. I think it’s really beautiful. 🙂
What an interesting statue x
Yes it is, Kim. I think it’s supposed to represent the spirit of an ancestor, guarding the rest of the family.
Interesting facial and head configurations. I am wondering they have any based on the local culture or not.
Yes, it’s a Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe. The people believe that the ancestors watch over them.