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Jacaranda Wood Zebra

Each of these wooden zebras is as unique as its stripes! Perfect to add a little style to any motif.
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  • Each is individually hand crafted
  • A one-of-a-kind piece of art
  • Carved from jacaranda wood
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  #T41121  Jacaranda Wood Zebra $56.95  
   
Zebras are found primarily in the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. Their distinctive stripe patterns are as individual as a human’s fingerprint. This charming carving is similarly one-of-a-kind. Created by Charles Giniyo in Zimbabwe, each animal features unique markings and poses. Because Charles makes them from non-endangered wood and is paid a fare wage, these zebras also provide a sustainable income in a land where half the population still lives on less than a dollar a day.
  • Individually handcrafted in Zimbabwe
  • Approx. 18" tall
  
"In the language of the Shona People of Zimbabwe, mbare (pronounced "im-bah-ree") means "a gathering of things" or "a marketplace". I grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, and Mbare Ltd grew out of my desire to create a sustainable source of income for Zimbabwean artists. While I don't consider myself to be particularly artistic, I have always had an appreciation for local art found at roadside markets, in urban workshops, or at the homes of talented craftspeople. The artistic skills that Zimbabweans possess are often passed down through generations and represent an accumulation of knowledge and talent. Getting to know families that engage in this work has been a privilege for me."
Robbie Stewart
Owner/President
Mbare, Ltd