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Mopho Gonde

Mopho Gonde
Masterful Hand Carved Creations

A primarily self-taught artist, Mopho creates carvings of Africa’s wild animals in the unique medium of leadwood. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Mopho Gonde is now hailed as the finest wildlife sculptor in southern Africa utilizing leadwood. “The greatest thing about leadwood is that the hardwood trees need not be destroyed. This medium comes from dead trees, once pushed over by great elephants, which have laid in the African sun and rain for years and have almost become petrified”. ...More...

Like teak, leadwood is extremely hard and when polished turns a rich reddish color, giving it a wonderful earthy look. Mopho’s animal sculptures are painstakingly created by hand and capture the very essence of each animal in exacting detail. Because of the degree of workmanship that goes into creating each piece, we only receive between 17 and 20 pieces a year. This puts Mopho’s work in demand as serious wildlife art collectors recognize his great talent....Less...

Mopho Gonde

Sculpture

Mopho Gonde
BIG BOY
NEW
Leadwood
12 X 16 X 10
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Mopho Gonde
BIG BOY & LITTLE BOY
NEW
Leadwood
15 X 32 X 14
MG29034
Mopho Gonde
INTO THE BRUSH
NEW
Leadwood
14 X 21 X 7
MG29037
Mopho Gonde
MY PROTECTOR
NEW
Leadwood
15 X 32 X 14
MG29035
Mopho Gonde
SELDOM SEEN
NEW
Leadwood
16 X 33 X 16
MG29029
Mopho Gonde
TERMINATORS THREE
NEW
Leadwood
16 X 44 X 20
MG29001
SOLD
Mopho Gonde
BIG BOY, LITTLE BOY & DUKE
Leadwood
15 X 36 X 10
MG29031
SOLD
Mopho Gonde
BOZEMAN BULLS
Leadwood
14 X 33 X 17
MG29032
Mopho Gonde
CATCHING RAYS
Leadwood
13 X 42 X 17
MG29014
Mopho Gonde
COMING BACK AROUND
Leadwood
15 X 24 X 15
MG22556
Mopho Gonde
DARK KNIGHTS
Leadwood
16 X 37 X 17
MG29026
Mopho Gonde
DOMINATION
Leadwood
16 X 37 X 10
MG29004
Mopho Gonde
EGG PROTECTORS
Leadwood
16 X 53 X 25
MG29028
SOLD
Mopho Gonde
EVADER
Leadwood
20 X 29 X 17
MG29033
Mopho Gonde
FRONTLINE DEFENSE
Leadwood
16 X 33 X 16
MG29027
Mopho Gonde
GONEZ BULL
Leadwood
16 X 24 X 14
MG28000
Mopho Gonde
HEAD FOR THE BLUFF
Leadwood
15 X 42 X 14
MG29002
Mopho Gonde
I SMELL TROUBLE
Leadwood
17 X 22 X 12
MG27930
Mopho Gonde
KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS
Leadwood
28 X 18 X 11
MG27967
Mopho Gonde
KNIGHT OF THE WILD
Leadwood
22 X 31 X 22
MG23582
Mopho Gonde
LAST LINEAGE
Leadwood
18 X 28 X 16
MG27942
Mopho Gonde
LOWVELD BULLS
Leadwood
14 X 37 X 12
MG29025
Mopho Gonde
MOPANI SHOWDOWN
Leadwood
24 X 28 X 16
MG24751
Mopho Gonde
MORNING RAYS
Leadwood
17 X 51 X 16
MG29006
Mopho Gonde
MY FIRST SON
Leadwood
16 X 33 X 16
MG27947
Mopho Gonde
PROUD MOTHER
Leadwood
15 X 30 X 15
MG27944
Mopho Gonde
RHINO REVENGE
Leadwood
18 X 35 X 21
MG27990
Mopho Gonde
SAFETY OF MOM
Leadwood
15 X 22 X 12
MG29023
Mopho Gonde
SAVE SANCTUARY
Leadwood
15 X 32 X 14
MG29030
Mopho Gonde
TERRITORIAL FEUD
Leadwood
32 X 40 X 23
MG23571
Mopho Gonde
THE OPPORTUNIST
Leadwood
25 X 34 X 13
MG24755
Mopho Gonde
THE SHADOW
Leadwood
30 X 28 X 13
MG27920
Mopho Gonde
TRIPLE THREAT
Leadwood
12 X 37 X 13
MG29005
Mopho Gonde
TWO TONNES UP
Leadwood
17 X 40 X 24
MG27991
SOLD
Mopho Gonde
VALLEY BULLS
Leadwood
16 X 34 X 16
MG29007
Mopho Gonde
WHITE KNIGHTS
Leadwood
15 X 37 X 16
MG29009

Ross Parker Discusses The Brilliance of Mopho Gonde

Mopho Gonde

2017

Hunter’s Horn

Mopho Gonde - Houston Safari Club's Artist Of The Year. Mopho Gonde elevates wildlife carving to a level worthy of European Masters. By Todd Wilkinson

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2015

Sporting Classics

A Call For Africa - Three talented artists are creating a spectacular tribute to a legendary African river and its wildlife. By Todd Wilkinson

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Safari Magazine

The Art Of The Hunt - Solid As A Rock By Todd Wilkinson

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2008

Sporting Classics

An African original - Zimbabwean master woodcarver Mopho Gonde let's the world know that despite political turmoil, hope endures for Africa's majestic wildlife By Todd Wilkinson

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2007

Wildlife Art

p>Zimbabwean Wood-Carver Mopho Gonde Bushveld Dreaming by Todd Wilkinson Mopho Gonde has been dreaming. In the mystical Matopos Hills of southern Zimbabwe, the quiet, bearded sculptor awakens from a six-hour slumber on the precipice of a steep ravine. According to his traditional beliefs, drams are the mediums where artists receive visions passed along from the spirits of departed ancestors. Last night, the offerings were prodigious indeed.

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