Edward Chiwawa
Sculptor · Zimbabwe · 1935–2022
Edward Chiwawa is part of the first generation of modern sculptors in Zimbabwe. He is known for his “Moonheads”: the sun and moon depicted with solemn, geometric faces.
Works in the Gallery
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Leaf HeadOpal Stone50 × 28 × 18 cmPrice upon request
ChiefLeopard Jasper40 × 32 × 20 cmPrice upon requestWe would be happy to show you the artwork in our gallery in Brienz—even outside of regular hours, if you'd like.
Biography
Edward Chiwawa was a member of the Korekore people, a Shona group located northwest of Guruve. He initially worked as a carpenter. Starting in 1967, he learned sculpture from his cousin Henry Munyaradzi. From 1970 to 1973, he lived in the artists’ village of Tengenenge, and afterward in Chitungwiza, near Harare. His wife Sherita, a sister of Henry Munyaradzi, and his children worked alongside him as sculptors in his studio.
He is known for his “Moonheads” made of serpentine or opal stone. “The stone speaks for itself,” he said. In 1987 and 1996, he won first prize at the International Exhibition of Small-Scale Sculpture in Budapest. Edward Chiwawa died in 2022.
Exhibitions (Selection)
Solo Exhibitions: London (1981) · Frankfurt am Main (1985) · Sydney (1986) · Melbourne, Rome, and Paris (1987)
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