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Edias Muromba Biography

   Edias Muromba was born in Murehwa, Zimbabwe in 1973. "I did my primary education at Chikuhwa School and later transferred to Harare to do my secondary education in Zengeza No. 3 High School. It was then in Harare where I met my uncle Moses Masaya, who was already in this field of Shona stone sculpture since the early 1970's. At first I didn't know anything about stone carving; it was then from frequent visits I made to my uncles home that I developed an interest in this art through seeing his woks which to me remained a mystery. They were good sculptures with powerful meaning in them. He inspired me a lot and I always joined him during weekends washing up his sculptures. Unfortunately he died when I was still learning and it was a big blow to me.I thought I could not do anything without him and I quit the art. Two years later, early 1997, I decided to try once more. The results were fantastic using experience I got from my uncle. Now  I am a full time artist and my sculptures touch every aspect of life, be it social, economical or anything that has to do with life in general. My works are a combination of Masaya's teachings and my own experience, traditional life and beliefs of my culture. I live with my wife and our child Tatenda. I'm also looking after my mother and three brothers. I would like to complement people who buy my sculptures. Your support is great and I will continue to carve and share my culture and personal experience through stone art."

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