Sanwell Chirume

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Sanwell Chirume (born 6 August 1941) is a Zimbabwean sculptor. [1] His work, though derived to an extent from that of the Shona people, is highly personal in nature. Chirume lives and works at the Tengenenge Sculpture Community his artistic output may be found in the collections of the Chapungu Sculpture Park.

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References

  1. "Sanwell Chirume » Tengenenge Art Community" . Retrieved 21 September 2021.