Giraffe Mirror Sculpture
Depicted here are two giraffe with necks entwined. This is a typical pose adopted by giraffe in the wilds of Africa.
Family: Giraffidae
Genus: Giraffa
Species: SouthernGiraffe - Giraffa camelopardalis
The semi-precious stone used in the sculpture is the beautiful Tiger's Eye, which is formed from seams of fibrous asbestos which, through the ages, has been transformed into quartz. Its unique silky reflections are formed by light bouncing back from the asbestos filaments. It is said to bring brightness and optimism to the user, and to stimulate wealth The best quality in the world is Found between Prieska and Griquatown in the Northern Cape Province in South Africa.
Actual size\: 74 x 85 cms (291/2 x 331/2 ins)
Price (undelivered) $500 |
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Yellow Billed Hornbill Mirror Sculpture
The Yellow-Billed Hornbill depicted in this sculpture is a most-loved resident in South Africa.
Its Latin name is: Tockus leucomelas. It is wide- spread across South Africa and its endearing habits can be closely observed in the Kruger National Park where it becomes quite tame when in constant contact with people.
The semi-precious stone used to depict the white markings of the hornbill, is Howlite, a fairly rare form of Magnesite. Howlite is found only in Zimbabwe, and is an opaque white stone with thin black veins running through it.
Actual size: 121x45 cms (471/2 x171/2 ins)
Price (undelivered) $350 |
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Ostrich Mirror Sculpture
This sculpture symbolises the ostrich industry of South Africa. The period 1865 to 1870 saw the start of the Ostrich farming industry in the Klein Karoo. The town of Oudtshoorn in the South Western Cape Province of South Africa soon established itself as the Ostrich Capital of the world. Ostrich feathers were considered the finest accessories to be worn.
Fortunes were made and lost. The ostrich – “Struthio camelus” is the largest and heaviest living bird in the world. Genuine ostrich eggshell and ostrich feathers have been used in this sculpture as a tribute tothis era of South African history.
Actual size: 75 x 42 cms (30 x 161/2 ins)
Price undelivered): $250 |
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Tuskers Mirror Sculpture
This original sculpture depicts two young African elephant bulls with trunks upraised. Family: Elephantidae
Genus: Loxondonta The semi-precious stone used in the sculpture is the beautiful blue Tiger's Eye, which is formed from seams of fibrous asbestos which, through the ages, has been transformed into quartz. Its unique silky reflections are formed by light bouncing back from the asbestos filaments. It is said to bring brightness and optimism to the user, and to stimulate wealth.
The best quality in the world is found between Prieska and Griquatown in the Northern Cape Province in South Africa. The dark green stone is Buddstone, a green and white metamorphosed quartzite, with swirling patterns. This is mined in the Barberton area, in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.
Actual size : 79 x83 cms (31 x321/2 ins)
Price (undelivered) $500 |
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Baby Elephants Mirror Sculpture
This original sculpture depicts the rear view of two baby African elephant bulls. Family: Elephantidae
Genus: Loxondonta
The semi-precious stone used in the sculpture is the beautiful blue Tiger's Eye, which is formed from seams of fibrous asbestos which, through the ages, has been transformed into quartz. Its unique silky reflections are formed by light bouncing back from the asbestos filaments. It is said to bring brightness and optimism to the user, and to stimulate wealth.
The best quality in the world is found between Prieska and Griquatown in the Northern Cape Province in South Africa. The dark green stone is Buddstone, a green and white metamorphosed quartzite, with swirling patterns. This is mined in the Barberton area, in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.
Actual size: 62 x 70 cms (241/2 x271/2 ins)Price (undelivered) : $350 |
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Neethlingshof Mirror Sculpture
This sculpture depicts the Cape Dutch Gables of Neethlingshof Wine Estate in the Cape Proveince of South Africa. The present house was built in 1814 by Charles Marais. The house was renamed Neethlingshof of his son-in-law, a flambouyant character. It is situated on the Stellenbosch wine route.
South African wines are world renowned and this scuplture is a tribute to one of the great wine cellars of this area.
The semi-precious stone used in this sculpture is Amethyst. It is a variety of cystalised quatz, ranging in colour from deep purple to pale lavender. Amethyst is said to bestow stability, strengh and peace.
Actual size: 79 x 83 cms (31 x321/2 ins)
Price (undelivered) : $ 500 |
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Leopard Lazing - Big Five Series
This sculpture forms part of the set of "Big 5". Shown here is the magnificent leopard in a typical pose, lazing in the branch of a tree. Its Latin name is: Panthero Pardis. Order: Carnivorae. Family: Felidae. Genus: Panthera.
The dark green stone is Buddstone, a green and white metamorphosed quartzite, with swirling patterns. This is mined in the Barberton area, in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.This is mined in the Barberton area, in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.
Actual size: 65 x 65 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 350 |
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Lion Pride - Big Five Series
This sculpture depicts one of the series of the "big 5". Shown here is a typical lion family, resting at noon before the night's hunt. The latin name is: Panthero Leo. order: Carnivorae. Famil: Felidae. Genus: Panthera.
The semi-precious stone used in this sculpture id verdite, mined on Mingerhoutkloof in Nelspruit. This is the largest known deposit of verdite in the world.
Verdite is believed to cleanse the body, soften abrasive character traits and to improve fertility.
Yellow Jasper and Picture Jasper are used as the stony outcrop. Jasper is believed to bring good health, courage and wisdom to the user.
Actual size: 65 x 65 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 350 |
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Buffalo in Reeds - Big Five Series
This original sculpture depicts one of the series of the “Big Five” of South Africa.Depicted here is the Buffalo, said by many to be the most dangerous and unpredictably of all. Latin name:Syncerus caffer caffer Order: Artiodactyla. Family: Bovidae Genus: Syncerus
The dark green stone is Buddstone, a green and white metamorphosed quartzite, with swirling patterns. This is mined in the Barberton area, in Mpumalanga Provinceof South Africa.
Actual size: 65 x 65 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 350 |
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Rhino in Acacias - Big Five Series
This original sculpture depicts one of the series of the “Big Five” of South Africa. Depicted here is the White Rhino, Latin name: Ceratotherim simum simum Order: Perissodactyla Family: Rhinocerotidae Genus: Ceratotherim.
Rhinos faced extinction mainly because of the prized rhino horn, believed by many to be anaphrodisiac. Rhinos look pre-historic and probably existed in their current form for many millions of years. The White Rhino has a broad square muzzle, unlike the pointed prehensile upper lip of the Black Rhino .
The semi-precious stone used in the sculpture is Verdite, mined on Mingerhoutkloof, in Nelspruit.This is the largest know deposit in the world. Verdite is believed to cleanse the body and to improve fertility. Yellow Jasper and Picture Jasper are used as the stony outcrop.
Actual size: 65 x 65 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 350 |
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Elephant and calf - Big Five Series
Depicted here is a mother African Elephant with her calf. Family: Elephantidae. Genus: Loxodonta.
The semi-precious stone used in this sculpture id verdite, mined on Mingerhoutkloof in Nelspruit. This is the largest known deposit of verdite in the world.
Verdite is believed to cleanse the body, soften abrasive character traits and to improve fertility.
Red Jasper is used as the stony outcrop. Jasper is believed to bring good health, courage and wisdom to the user.
Actual size: 66 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 350
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Lionfish
This sculpture depicts the Peacock Lionfish of the family:Scorpaenida: Lionfish; Scorpionfish. The spectacular members of this family possess modified dorsal fin rays, which contain poison to catch unwary predators.
The semi-precious stone used in this sculpture is Red Jasper Jasper is believed to bring good health, courage and wisdom to the user.
The fins are made from copper and are free-moving in a slight breeze which brings life and animation to this sculpture.
Actual size: 98 x 63 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 400 |
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Peacock's Pride
This original sculpture pays tribute to the magnificent plumage of the peacock. The beautiful iridescent shell used in the sculpture is the Paua shell. This ornamental shell is from a large edible shellfish of the genus: Haliotus, found in New Zealand. It is much sought after for use in jewellery and decoration.
The peacock, according toancient Greek legend, was sacred to the goddess Hera.
Early Christians are believed to have used the peacock to symbolise the resurrection of the body of Christ and the immortality of the soul.
In China, feathers were used to pay taxes because they were needed as decorations during royal processions
Actual size: 68x 58 cms Price (undelivered) : $ 550 |
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Peacock's Fantasy
This original sculpture pays tribute to the magnificent plumage of the peacock. The beautiful iridescent shell used in the sculpture is the Paua shell. This ornamental shell is from a large edible shellfish of the genus: Haliotus, found in New Zealand. It is much sought after for use in jewellery and decoration.
The peacock, according toancient Greek legend, was sacred to the goddess Hera.
Early Christians are believed to have used the peacock to symbolise the resurrection of the body of Christ and the immortality of the soul.
In China, feathers were used to pay taxes because they were needed as decorations during royal processions
Price (undelivered) : $750 |
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