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This graceful sculpture, beautifully handcrafted in Burkina Faso by using the lost-wax method, portrays a feminine figure in vibrant blue clothing (shades of blue vary) and practicing a yoga dancer pose.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 2.5"W x 10"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$68.00
Metal sculptors in Burkina Faso use a lost-wax casting method to create beautiful modern African art. This tranquil sculpture portrays a feminine figure wearing pale green clothes and practicing a yoga tree pose.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3.5"W x 9.25"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$185.00
Colorful recycled oil drums are crafted into garden art sculptures designed to make you smile. Each sculpture is finished with varnish to protect against the elements, although weathering is to be expected if exposed over time. Because this is a handcrafted item made from recycled materials, each elephant is unique. Trunk and ear positions will vary, as well as the colors in each sculpture. [Click to read our Statement on Handmade Variation]
Size: [Medium] 26"L x 16"W x 18"T; [Small] 15-18"L x 9-11"W x 10-14"T; Extra Small 7"L x 4.5"H (size varies based on positioning of trunk and ears).
About the Artisans:
Artisans at the Tonderai Metal Works in Zimbabwe use recycled materials and discarded oil drums to create stunning works of art and feature one-of-a-kind detailing.
$136.00
This bronze sculpture, crafted by the age-old lost-wax casting process, portrays a woman as she dances to the music of the griots with arms wide and skirt twirling. Across West Africa, griots utilized oral tradition to share history, praise, poetry and cultural norms through music, recitation and dance.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 10"T x 3"L x 6"W
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$68.00
Metal sculptors in Burkina Faso use a lost-wax casting method to create beautiful modern African art. This unique sculpture portrays a feminine figure wearing red and practicing a yoga lotus pose.
Sold singly. Because this is a handmade creation, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3.5"W x 4"H
Crafted from: Bronze, paint
Made in: Burkina Faso
$156.00
A slender figure, handcrafted by the lost wax method, in a blue skirt and head wrap sits with her legs crossed while she reads a book.
An amazing value compared to similar bronze sculptures sold in the US, this work of African art adds beauty and meaning to any ledge in your home.
Measures 4"L x 5"W x 11"T. Some variation will occur.
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$68.00
These radiant sculptures are cast from solid bronze in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. This sculpture features a beautiful seated figure with flowing skirts and a head wrap, designed to sit on the edge of a shelf.
This figure is limited edition; made in small quantities and only available at Swahili Modern. 2 available. Measures 7.5"T x 4"W x 3"D.
$38.00
Using sustainably-sourced jacaranda wood, Kenyan wood carvers craft this pair of giraffes with their necks crossed and heads facing opposite directions. A colorful coat of paint brightens each sculpture.
Size: [Small] 3.5"L x 3"W x 12"T; [Tall] 3"L x 3"W x 18"T. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
We work with an amazing co-op in Kenya, the Gikomba Wood Carving Cooperative, a group of woodcarvers of all ages who work in an open-air workshop in Nairobi. This environmentally-responsible group takes care to legally procure all types of African wood used in their products, and they are skilled at using all parts of the tree in their artwork.
$24.00
This serene sculpture, carved from African soapstone, is a beautiful portrayal of Joseph, Mary, and the Christ child.
Size: 2.5"L x 2"W x 6.5"T. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation is expected.
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$275.00
These radiant sculptures are cast from solid bronze by artisans in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. This sculpture features a beautiful standing figure in flowing robes with polished necklaces.
This figure is limited edition; made in small quantities and only available at Swahili Modern. 2 available. Measures 17"T x 5"W x 3.75"D.