Large Long Leg Giraffe Sculpture - 17"
Article number: | Made in Kenya |
Availability: | In stock |
Under the umbrella of Nairobi's Gikomba carving cooperative society, talented Kenyan artisans work on various artistic endeavors from individual stalls, using wood sourced legally by the cooperative. Richard's small team of carvers favor jacaranda in these whimsical giraffe sculptures, finished with a hand-applied stained giraffe print.
Who Made It: Swahili Modern is a fair trade company that works directly with artisans in several African countries including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia. Artisan communities have reliable long-term income sources and it provides vital employment for rural women in particular.
Materials: Jacaranda wood
Dimensions: 17"H
Made in Kenya