Zimbabwe sculptor’s fame is written in stone, worldwide
Dominic Benhura’s sculptures are in galleries from Australia to the US and Italy, and their enduring appeal pulled him from poverty
06 March 2020 - 13:22
Harare — When Dominic Benhura started creating traditional Zimbabwean stone sculptures as a teenager four decades ago, he never imagined that art would bring him fame or fortune.
Born to a poor family in Murewa, 90km northeast of Harare, Benhura is now a globally acclaimed artist and a leading proponent of the style...
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