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Shona Information
Location:Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique
Population:9 million
Language:Shona (Bantu)
Neighboring Peoples:Ndebele, Tonga, Chikunda, Sena, Barwe, Tsonga, Venda
Types of Art:Shona are best known for their beautifully adorned wooden headrests. Most of the art associated with Shona is either personal or utilitarian. Although they produce no figurative sculpture, they do have a rich tradition of metalworking and woodcarving.
History:The archaeological ruins known as "G ...
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