types of sculpture in zimbabwe
History of Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture. African stone sculpture from Zimbabwe is often called Shona sculpture, named after the largest tribe engaged in sculpting. Zimbabwe - derived from the Shona word dzimbadzamabwe which means âhouse of stoneâ â is the only country on the African continent that has large deposits of stone suitable for sculpting. In ancient times stone was used extensively for building and for decorative purposes.