Rhino Head, Chapungu Sculpture Park - Loveland, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

Upon my death, my wandering spirit takes refuge in a rhino. After some years I will leave my host animal and join my ancestral spirits.

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 (visit link) )

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Rhino Head Figure Type: Fantasy creature Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bernard Matemera Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1993 Materials used: Opal Stone Location: Chapungu Sculpture Park

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