• Davis carves functional objects out of stone and wood
• His work keeps Shona sculpture and music traditions alive
• He has been handcrafting since he was a child

Davis Sibanda refers to himself as a born creator and sees his talent as a great gift from God. Self-taught, he discovered his creative skills at school and began making wire crafts, a popular local childhood past-time. Davis opened his workshop in 2000. The first object he made was a human figure, and since then, he has developed as a sculptor, carving bowls, decorative objects, and musical instruments. He uses different materials such as stone, wood, reclaimed bone, wire, and metal. Davis also specialises in the decorative engraving of animal skulls*. On a mission to “keep Shona sculpture and music alive,” he draws on influences synonymous with Zimbabwe’s culture and artisan heritage. (*The skulls come from animals who died from natural causes and are sourced from the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority.)