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Magnificent Large Zebra And Giraffes At Water African Art, 1980

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First We've seen This is a superb and substantial work of art executed in pyrography on Kudu (antelope) leather and mounted on board of Etosha Game Park in South West Africa about 1980. The art is highly detailed containing a scene of zebras and giraffes. Signed label on verso: Hendrik Vey Zebras and girafes at water Etosha Game Park, S.W.A Piography on Kudu skin. Dimensions: 35.75” x 15.5”. This pyrography skillfully captures a gathering of these beautiful animals using hand incised using pyrographic techniques. Provenance: Old western African Art collection. History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century and likely originated in France. We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art Pyrographic works of art in the near future. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described. n
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Engraved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289242378952

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