Sculptures Put Zimbabwe

Sculptures Put Zimbabwe On International Map :: Bernama.com: "Feature By MacDonald Rainosi

HARARE, Jan 19 (SNNi/New Ziana) -- Zimbabwe's stone sculpture has become renowned across the world, and earned the country millions of dollars in foreign currency since independence 25 years ago.

It has, in the last 25 years, grown to dizzy heights since the early stone works in the 1950s, which can be traced back to the ancient era of Great Zimbabwe.

Indeed, as we celebrate 25 years of Uhuru, it is time we reflect how much the local stone carving industry, also known as Shona Sculpture, has contributed to the post-independence development of the country"