Chapungu, Chapungu Sculpture Park - Loveland, CO
Posted by: Outspoken1
N 40° 24.642 W 104° 59.341
13T E 500931 N 4473342
'Chapungu' is the African name for the Bateleur eagle. The Zimbabwe people revere the bird as a spirit messenger, protecting spirit and good omen.
Waymark Code: WMMWVE
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2014
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The plaque reads:
"King of the skies - I bless the earth below me. I am a protecting spirit. Your day will be blessed."
"Bernard Matemera
Born 1946 in Guruve. Died in 2002
Bernard Matemera was a founding member of Tengenenge. He was, for many years, the symbolic leader of the community. His uncompromising and powerful images are now found in public and private collections throughout the world.
His artwork is very African and sometimes grotesque in imagery. Initially difficult to assimilate, they are often emotive and project a deep sense of pathos. Animals, spirits, people, creatures, and the metamorphosis between them are the subjects of his sculptures.
He is highly acclaimed and has been described as one of the best stone sculptors of our time. Zimbabwe lost an exceptional and unique talent when Matemera died in 2002." (from (
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