Ukama Shona Sculpture fb worldly holiday Mark’s Basilica to the candy-colored

Mark’s Basilica to the candy-colored houses of Burano Island to the masked revelry of Carneval—in these handmade accents

Handcrafted in Istanbul

Handcrafted in Bali of sterling silver and faceted blue topaz

Originally designed for European tastes

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Ukama Shona Sculpture fb worldly holiday Mark’s Basilica to the candy-coloredA master carver of Zimbabwes Shona tribe shapes and polishes this graceful representation of two lives intertwining to become one. This theme is an important element of Shona sculpture, representing the concept of ukama, or interconnectedness that extends to family as well as community, both past and present. Makes a touching wedding or anniversary gift. As each piece is quarried and carved by hand, expect variations in shape, color, and veining.