The Shona people are descendants of several native peoples of the African region which includes Zimbabwe and parts of Mozambique. Sculpting in stone is an ancient tradition with the Shona people. In the mid twentieth century there was a surge of interest in Shona sculpture and it became highly sought after by art collectors and museum curators around the world. Shona sculpture is known for its elegant, contemporary lines. The sculptures often reflect a spiritual nature.



Passmore Mashaya studied sculpting under the tutelage of Agnes Nyanhongo and Joseph Munemo. He began his professional career as a sculptor in 1990. He was accepted into the Chapungu Artists Residency Programme in Harare, Zimbabwe. The sculptures of Passmore Mashaya are or have been exhibited in galleries and other venues including but not necessarily limited to the following:
Buckingham Palace, London, England
Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Berkshire, England
Cultural Expressions Art Gallery, Ajax, ON, Canada
nterCultural Center Gallery, Sonoma, CA
Kush Shona Art Collection, Washington, DC
Sculpture Park, Surrey, England
Spirits in Stone Gallery, Sonoma, CA
Terra Firma Gallery, Sonoma, CA
Ukama Arts, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Uxbridge Manor, Uxbridge, ON, Canada
Zimbabwean German Society, Harare, Zimbabwe