Chaka Chikodzi
About The Artist
Chaka is a Zimbabwean-Canadian stone sculptor living, working, and raising a family in Katarokwi/Kingston. He works with volcanic rock from Zimbabwe, where he started sculpting as a teenager, and has a studio in Kingston, Ontario and in Mvurwi, Zimbabwe, where he works with a team of assistants. Working with this stone here in Canada, where he has lived for the past 18 years, Chaka has become increasingly interested in the stone itself – in the story it tells about geological history and in the relationship that he has forged with it over the years living between two continents. His recent work is inspired by the beauty and simplicity of the natural rock formations that are unique to Zimbabwe’s landscape.
The Stone
From the north to the south of the country of Zimbabwe is an un-erupted volcanic ridge that is known as the Great Dyke - it is 500 km long and 90 km wide at its widest point. It is one of the few volcanic ridges in the world that didn’t ever erupt, that only rose and cooled without spilling, making it a storehouse of incredible and unique types of stone. According to geologists, the grain structures and colours were created depending on how long each season was and how hot or cold it got, making the lava cool at different speeds.
"The stone tells a history and story of its own. I am interested in the tension between the stone’s own sense of time and the story I am trying to tell with it.
In 2016, I completed a residency at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe that involved research at important geological sites around the country. I visited the Matobo Hills, the Great Zimbabwe and Khami ruins, and the rock paintings in the Eastern Highlands to explore the history of our indigenous relationship to the land.
I work with a team in Zimbabwe to mine some of the most interesting rocks, choosing pieces that highlight a range of grain structures and colours, from Cobalt blues and purples to the deep oxidized tones of Serpentine."
Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired.
Metal, stone or wood bases are an extra cost, depending on the size and material. Please use the Notes area provided when you purchase, to add details about your base preference. Chaka will be in touch to discuss the base options and prices.
Installation, Shipping & Delivery
Free delivery and installation are available locally in Simcoe County and Kingston areas. Sculptures are secured with a steel pin into the base. Please use the Notes section available when you purchase for delivery or shipping details and information. Chaka will be in touch promptly to make arrangements. Shipping costs are extra.
Return Policy
Returns are accepted within 14 days if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase.
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The Beyond 3
Chaka Chikodzi$2,200.00The Beyond 3 Cobalt Stone Size: 25h x 11w x 5d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, st...
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Turtle
Chaka Chikodzi$800.00Turtle Agate Stone Size: 15.5L x 11w x 3.5h inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone o...
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Fish
Chaka Chikodzi$1,200.00Fish Cobalt stone. Size: 19h x 14w x 6d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone or w...
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Two Fish
Chaka Chikodzi$3,800.00Two Fish Size: 29h x 25w x 8d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone or wood bases ...
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Fish 2
Chaka Chikodzi$1,400.00Fish 2 Size: 22h x 20w x 5d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone or wood bases ar...
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Duck 1
Chaka Chikodzi$1,200.00Duck 1 Lemon Opal Stone Size: 16h x 11w x 12d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone...
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Continuum 1
Chaka Chikodzi$5,800.00Continuum 1 Opal Stone Size: 35h x 14w x 14d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone ...
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Duck Bath
Chaka Chikodzi$950.00Duck Bath Rose Quartz and Springstone Size: 7h x 26w x 15d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired...
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Musical 1
Chaka Chikodzi$8,500.00Musical 1 Opal Stone Size: 44h x 22w x 16d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone o...
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Continuum 2
Chaka Chikodzi$9,800.00Continuum 2 Springstone Size: 52h x 24w x 14d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone...
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Calling Bird
Chaka Chikodzi$3,200.00Calling Bird Opal Stone Size: 26h x 14w x 20d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, sto...
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Owl
Chaka Chikodzi$800.00Owl Opal Stone Size: 22h x 14w x 6d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone or wood...
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Praying Child
Chaka Chikodzi$700.00Praying Child Size: 24h x 17w x 6d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone or wood ...
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Continuum 3
Chaka Chikodzi$9,500.00Continuum 3 Springstone Size: 53h x 23w x 23d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, sto...
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Wheel of Time 1
Chaka Chikodzi$2,800.00Wheel of Time 1 Opal Stone Size: 18h x 15w x 7d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, st...
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Bird Bath 2
Chaka Chikodzi$450.00Bird Bath 2 Springstone Springstone is an exceptionally hard, dark serpentinite stone found in Zimbabwe. Size: 24h x 11w x 7d inches Sculpture Bas...
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Raw Agate 2
Chaka Chikodzi$400.00Raw Agate 2 Agate Stone Size: 16h x 13w x 7d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, ston...
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Hippo Bath 1
Chaka Chikodzi$450.00Hippo Bath 1 Serpentine Stone from Zimbabwe. Size: 5h x 19w x 16d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if ...
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The Beyond 1
Chaka Chikodzi$4,200.00The Beyond 1 Opal Stone Size: 33h x 22w x 11d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, ston...
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Feminine Spirit
Chaka Chikodzi$4,800.00Feminine Spirit Serpentine Stone Size: 43h x 11w x 8d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Met...
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House of Stone
Chaka Chikodzi$3,200.00House of Stone Serpentine Stone Size: 23h x 7w x 5d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Meta...
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Study of Time 1
Chaka Chikodzi$2,200.00Study of Time 1 Serpentine Stone Size: 19h x 12w x 9d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Met...
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Embeddedness
Chaka Chikodzi$2,800.00Embeddedness Opal Stone Size: 18h x 23w x 7d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, sto...
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Musical 2
Chaka Chikodzi$5,500.00Musical 2 Opal Stone Size: 34h x 14w x 13d inches Sculpture Bases: each sculpture comes with a tree stump base included if desired. Metal, stone ...
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