Zimbabwe’s house of stone: the gallery that showcases a famous sculpture tradition

By Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Research Associate, University of Oxford

Zimbabwe is the house of stone, both literally and figuratively, with its very name derived from the ancient stone city of Great Zimbabwe. Stone is more than just a material here – it’s the totem pole of the country’s identity, shaping both its history and artistic legacy. And there’s no better place to witness this than Chapungu Sculpture Park.

On the outskirts of Harare’s industrial zone, the sprawling estate is both a gallery for stone artistry and a living landscape,…

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