Walking With Baby

Walking With Baby – Shona Sculpture by Dominic Benhura
For Sale ($12,400) | Hand-Sculpted in Springstone | Dimensions 77x27x9 inches

Walking With Baby showcases the emotional brilliance of Dominic Benhura, one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated Shona sculptors. He hand-sculpted this 77-inch Shona sculpture piece in Springstone, capturing a tender moment that echoes through generations—a mother carrying her baby on her back.

Benhura brings the bond between mother and child to life with bold lines and graceful movement. The mother walks forward with determination. Her arm movement is natural. Her child rests snugly on her back, wrapped in a traditional cloth—a practice known in Shona culture as Kubhabhura or Kubereka (in baby talk – bhabhu) to piggy back. This word expresses a child’s desire to be carried close. In this position, the baby feels warm, secure, and deeply connected to the mother.

The artist carved patterns into the surface to resemble clothing, adding cultural texture and visual rhythm. He shaped the form with intention, using polished and unpolished (raw) contrasts to highlight both elegance and earthiness. The mother’s figure leans forward slightly, showing her strength and resolve.

Benhura often explores human connection, especially within families. With this piece, he honors the everyday beauty of African motherhood—both nurturing and resilient. He doesn’t just sculpt stone; he sculpts meaning.

Collectors who value cultural authenticity and emotional storytelling will find Walking With Baby deeply moving. The sculpture tells a story rooted in Zimbabwean tradition but speaks to universal love and care.

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

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