Piggy Back Ride

Renowned Zimbabwean artist Boet Nyariri hand-carved this deeply touching masterpiece. “Piggy Back Ride” is a  Shona Sculpture that beautifully celebrates the universal themes of maternal love, childhood joy, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. Nyariri used premium springstone to bring this affectionate, comforting scene to life. The artwork features a mother carrying her little one safely on her back, creating a timeless tribute to family protection.

Masterful Textures by Boet Nyariri

Boet Nyariri demonstrates an extraordinary talent for blending rich, complex textures with smooth minimalist forms.Springstone is a dense, exceptionally hard serpentine variety that allows for an incredibly high-gloss polish. In the Piggy Back Ride Shona Sculpture, Nyariri uses this quality to create a stunning visual contrast. He polished the faces and long,elegant necks of both figures to a flawless, mirror-like black shine that beautifully catches the natural light.

In brilliant contrast, Nyariri chiseled the clothing and headdresses to create a spectacular pattern of light grey textures.The mother’s long garment features a beautifully detailed, basket-weave chiseled pattern. Meanwhile, the child’s wrap is decorated with soft, concentric circular grooves that suggest safety and warmth. The smooth, expressive faces emerge gracefully from these rich patterns, giving the entire artwork an exceptionally lively and heartwarming presence.

This artwork stands 48 inches tall with a slim, space-efficient width. Its elegant vertical lines give it a striking and graceful silhouette. The sculpture looks magnificent displayed along a sunny garden path or nestled within a bed of vibrant green ferns. It also adds a deeply sophisticated, warm touch to a home living room, an intimate entryway, or a fine art gallery display.

Artwork Specifications

This original stone sculpture represents a fantastic investment-grade piece. It offers a beautiful, universally relatable statement on love and family for fine art collectors.

• Title: Piggy Back Ride

• Artist: Boet Nyariri

• Medium: Authentic Hand-Carved Springstone

• Dimensions: 48″ H x 9″ W x 5″ D

• Price: $2,400