by René Allen
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September 30, 2007

Photo by René Allen

December 23, 2007 04:21 PM EST (Updated: October 15, 2009 11:12 AM EDT)
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SHONA SCULPTURE From AFRICA Middle Aged Shona Man by Katombera
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Comments: 46

Nanina Hawk Dec 26, 2007, 11:33pm EST
Fantastic.
René Allen Jan 10, 2008, 12:53am EST
Thanks Nina . . . more to follow.

Blessings,
Rene A.
Michael L. Jan 16, 2008, 3:30pm EST
I give this image a 10
ChrisJerri S. Jan 18, 2008, 1:11pm EST
The expression is really extraordinary.
Abbie L. Jan 26, 2008, 12:53pm EST
Thank you for posting this! Feel free to check out my work as well.
Cristina S. Feb 6, 2008, 8:50am EST
what a treasure!
wiaka's just ... curious Feb 8, 2008, 12:26pm EST
What a beautiful work. I like African art verymuch and would love to decorate my living room with it.

Blessings
René Allen Feb 11, 2008, 1:19am EST
Michael, ChrisJerri, Abbie, Cristina, wiaka's just . . . curious --

Thank you all for responding. African Art Sculptures are masterfully created from start to finish. You really must see this sculpting process. The Artists are truly Masters at work.

Blessings ~
Rene A.
ĪœĻŒ×£×£ý ā— Ä· ~ Feb 19, 2008, 12:13pm EST
Very nice piece!
René Allen Feb 23, 2008, 1:57pm EST
Hi Moggy ~ It is an amazing Master Artist that can create a work of this magnitude. The detail is astounding. The process is transforming. And the depth of the emotion in this piece touches, reaches out, and educates.

I love this piece for the brillance of the emotion.

Thanks for commenting.

Blessings,
Rene A.
Dena A. Mar 20, 2008, 10:42am EDT
I love african art :)
Nettie R. Mar 21, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
Nice sculpture! Wish I had some art talent. Stick people for me!
David K. Mar 25, 2008, 10:06pm EDT
Extraordinary sculpture. Truly wonderful.
Gary B. Apr 10, 2008, 1:12pm EDT
I love this piece. you can really see the depth of humility in his face.
René Allen Apr 19, 2008, 11:01pm EDT
Thank you for viewing this magnificent work of Art Angela, Gary, David, Jeanette and Dena.

Gary ~ You are right. The depth that reaches into this stone is a wonderous sight.

The face is kind isn't it Angela.

David ~ I am in total agreement with you on this Sculpture.

Jeanette ~ I'm laughing. I think you can do more than stick people {smiling}.

Thank you for viewing everyone.

Rene
Cindie B. May 29, 2008, 6:49pm EDT
Wow, such expression on his face. Very talented artist.
susan j. Jun 25, 2008, 3:27pm EDT
nice pic
Barbara B. Aug 8, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
Oooh my this piece is so magnificent the facial features
are so fitting to the title.
Lori B. Aug 11, 2008, 8:20am EDT
very nice
David K. Dec 19, 2008, 3:43pm EST
oh my...this is stellar. So expressive. I want one.
Cheryl V. Feb 25, 2009, 12:11am EST
nice pic
fancy c. Mar 23, 2009, 3:49am EDT
NICE
René Allen Apr 4, 2009, 12:37am EDT
I agree Cindie ~ THANKS for leaving your comment.

Thank you Susan, Barbara, and Lori. I appreciate you all stopping by to VIEW and COMMENT.
René Allen Apr 4, 2009, 12:39am EDT
David ~ Thanks for leaving your thoughts. My thoughts were the same as yours when I first saw the work of this Artist.

Thank you Cheryl and fancy for leaving your thoughts.

Blessings ~
Rene
Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Jun 17, 2009, 11:38pm EDT

i love this.
Dawn (a kitty-kin on the wall) Jun 17, 2009, 11:38pm EDT

very detailed and beautiful
René Allen Jun 19, 2009, 2:34am EDT

Hi Dawn ~ VERDITE SCULPTURE is created by Master Sculptors out of Zimbabwe. To WATCH them work with this hard stone is even more amazing.  Thank you for VIEWING and COMMENTING.
Lisa K. Jun 19, 2009, 1:39pm EDT

Wow.  What amazing workmanship on that sculpture.  The face is so incredibly expressive.
René Allen Jun 19, 2009, 7:38pm EDT

I know Lisa ~ These Sculptures are truly captivating.  I love them!  It is as if the face comes to life when you glance at it...Just LOOK at the EYES.

Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Bubbeh Maisse (aka, G T) Jun 28, 2009, 3:17pm EDT

Amazing face filled with wisdom, pain, and a touch of wonder.   Congratulations on your FEATURE!!!
René Allen Jul 6, 2009, 8:50pm EDT

Thank you Bubbeh ~ I'm looking for more of your WONDEROUS posts!

The FACE is as you've described.  This is one of my FAVORITE SCULPTURES.
Suzanne White Jul 8, 2009, 4:24pm EDT

very nice sculpture!
René Allen Jul 8, 2009, 8:35pm EDT

Thank you Suzanne. This sculpture tugs at the heart.
F. Jeanette c. Jul 8, 2009, 5:03pm EDT

Only we can imagine the life behind this face. The statue is beautiful.

10 4 u
René Allen Jul 9, 2009, 4:51am EDT

Thanks for viewing this magnificent sculpture Jeanette. The Master Sculptor that chiseled this is every more AMAZING!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 8, 2009, 9:51pm EDT

This is a marvelous art-piece,Rene.
René Allen Jul 10, 2009, 12:45am EDT

It is also verdite Buzzy ~ like the other Sculpture.  Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 19, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
Thanks for posting to http://zoomit.gather.com/
manoj sanyal Jul 12, 2009, 8:19am EDT

excellent art work... thanks for posting.
René Allen Jul 16, 2009, 7:17pm EDT
Thanks Manoj ~ and you're welcome.
james w. Jul 22, 2009, 12:05am EDT
Muy bonito...gracias..
René Allen Jul 23, 2009, 8:24pm EDT
Hi James! {you're welcome}.
Sharon P. Aug 28, 2009, 1:07pm EDT
Incredibly life like. It's wonderful.
zale orcid Sep 8, 2009, 11:43pm EDT
.awesome.
René Allen Sep 20, 2009, 10:18am EDT
Thank you much Sharon and Zale for taking the time to VIEW this Verdite Sculpture and for giving your review of it.
Sandre M. Oct 15, 2009, 11:12am EDT
Just about the time I think that man has reached an all-time low as far as his capacity to do harm to other human beings, I see something like this and it reminds me that the other side of the coin is the height of craftsmanship, artistry and compassion. Thanks so much for sharing this, Rene'.

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