Sanwell Chirume
Sanwell Chirume (born 6 August 1941) is a Zimbabwean sculptor. 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.
Sanwell Chirume
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- Sanwell Chirume
- Born
- 6 August 1941
- Occupation
- Sculptor
- Nationality
- Zimbabwe
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Sanwell Chirume (born 6 August 1941) is a Zimbabwean sculptor. 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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• Name — Sanwell Chirume • Born — 6 August 1941 • Citizenship — Zimbabwe • Occupation — Sculptor • Employer — Tengenenge Sculpture Community
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