Archival Significance
Published in 1979, at the height of international recognition of the Shona stone sculpture movement, this book is a period document of how that movement was framed and marketed to outside audiences at the point of Zimbabwean independence.
Institutional Context
Published by Don Nelson, a South African publisher active in illustrated art and general-interest titles of the period.
Content Summary
Surveys and illustrates the work of Shona sculptors, situating the movement within the broader visual art scene of the period.
Research Utility
Useful for art historians researching the emergence and international reception of the Shona sculpture movement.
Abantu Archives Note
Held in-house.