Help Me Fly Mama

Help Me Fly Mama – Shona Sculpture by Dominic Benhura
For Sale ($9,200) | Hand-Sculpted in Springstone and Dolomite Inlay| Dimensions 63x16x11 inches

Help Me Fly Mama by Dominic Benhura is a joyful and heartwarming celebration of motherhood, love, and the boundless encouragement that lifts children to new heights. Hand-sculpted from Springstone with intricate Dolomite inlay, this piece captures the universal desire of a child to soar—and the mother’s unwavering support that makes flight possible.

The sculpture depicts a mother figure lifting her child high into the air, symbolizing freedom, hope, and emotional upliftment. The child’s, arms stretched wide like wings, embraces the moment of being seen, supported, and empowered. Bold geometric patterns etched into the stone evoke traditional textiles, grounding this moment in cultural heritage and artistic identity.

Dominic Benhura, a world-renowned Shona sculptor, brings raw stone to life through stylized forms and expressive movement. Known for portraying family dynamics and emotional depth, Benhura blends contemporary design with the ancestral spirit of Zimbabwean sculpture. This piece beautifully echoes the Shona value of kurerwa, the act of nurturing a child with strength and purpose.

The textured hair, dynamic postures, and contrasting finishes between matte and polished surfaces create a striking visual rhythm. The interplay of materials reflects not only the duality of strength and softness in parenthood but also the harmony between tradition and modernity.

Help Me Fly Mama invites viewers to reflect on the hands that lift us and the dreams they help us reach. It’s a statement piece for collectors of Shona sculpture—radiating affection, legacy, and upward momentum.

Read more on the artist – Dominic Benhura

Curated by ZimSculpt, the leading Shona Sculpture and Zimbabwe Sculpture art exhibitors.