Kumusha

About

Kumusha offers a range of handcrafted products, including exquisite Shona sculptures, unique indoor and outdoor decor, handmade textile goods, and crafts sourced from Zimbabwe and New Zealand. We bring together the beauty of authentic Shona stone sculptures and African art to create connections between distant worlds.

Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and cultural appreciation shines through in every piece we create. As a woman-owned company, we take pride in promoting shared sense of belonging and fostering love for African art and culture. Come home with us, and discover the beauty and history encompassed in every hand-carved creation.

Our name, 'Kumusha,' meaning 'homeland' in Shona, embodies the essence of connection, belonging, and identity. Through our art, we strive to share Zimbabwean cultural heritage with the people of New Zealand, embracing the concept of 'Hunhu' - 'I am because you are.' We believe that art connects us all, forging deeper connections and resonating with individual stories.

Our sculptures are made mostly of stone from the geological family, Serpentine, which is both sedimentary and metamorphic. This hard stone is mined in small, open-cast, natural quarries by the artists themselves or locals, making little ecological impact, and providing an important source of income for communities. Colours range from yellow and green, through brown to black, and include black springstone, dark green opalstone, a yellow/green leopard rock, white dolomite, and purple cobalt. Springstone and leopard rock are the hardest varieties. Dense with fine grains and uniform structure making them ideal for sculpting.

Our handmade craft products are made here in New Zealand with materials from Southern Africa and New Zealand.

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Meet the team

Vimbayi Chitaka

Owner

Gift Rusere

Artist

Testimonials

We recently purchased the Whale Tail. This exquisite piece of art resides in the centre of our living space. It brings joy to everyone who sees it. A large conversation topic, we are privileged to tell the story of where it comes from. Thank you for bringing this art to New Zealand for us to enjoy.

Thank you!

The Wright Family, Oxford, North Canterbury

I just wanted to let you know that Kerry and I are sitting in our lounge admiring the sculpture and turning it around to see the different angles. We both really love it. We are discussing the best place to put it – it will give us great pleasure deciding where to place it.

Diane, Waimate, South Canterbury

Recently during the Hurunui Garden Festival, I was able to purchase the sculpture “Willow” from Kumusha NZ. I think it would be fair to say it was love at first sight for me , and a very suitable self-gift for my recent significant birthday. Willow , being a bust of a horse – now takes pride of place in the rose garden – under a wedding cake tree. She is an ode to all the ponies who shared this space when It was a pony paddock – and reminds me of my stock horse leaning over the hedge and nibbling at my garden. It is a very tactile piece and I notice visitors often go up and run their hands over her in admiration. I smile every time I walk past her. Thank you Kumusha I shall be enjoying her for many years to come.

Meg, Waihui Garden, Hurunui