Shona Sculpture "Reverend Elder"
Item Number: 160
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $1,400
Online Close: Jun 30, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
Artist Frank Chinono Inyanga Mountain Serpentine 14"T x 7"Wide
Material: Green Mountain Serpentine
Dimensions: 14" H x 7" W
Approximate Weight: 14 lbs
The role of the elder in family life cannot be overstated. In all spiritual and ritual affairs, the elder acts on behalf of the family to offer prayers and sacrifices to the ancestral spirits. All family problems and disagreements are brought to the elder to resolve.