Large Tin Buffalo

Name: Large Tin Buffalo
Brand: Mujibha
SKU: PTA-B
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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SKU: PTA-B

The cape, or African, buffalo may reach 7 ft in length, weigh more than 1,500 lb, and reach a height of 5 ft at the shoulder. Cape buffalo gather in herds of up to a thousand animals. They are aggressive and powerfully built, and can easily fend off the attack of a lion. Metal is cut by hand and turned into these delightful sculptures by these artists using snips, pliers, and hammers. These pieces are then meticulously painted one by one.
Height: 6"

Length: 9"
Width: 5"
Artist: Mkankha Brothers
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Recycled metal

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

8 hours

Large Tin Buffalo

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meet the maker

Metal Sculptors of Zimbabwe

📍Harare, Zimbabwe

" A remarkable story of creativity, resilience, and generational craftsmanship"

Founded in 1986 by the five Mukankha brothers, the Improved Arts Metal Sculptors Project is a remarkable story of creativity, resilience, and generational craftsmanship. Through their artistic talent, the brothers built a sustainable livelihood that allowed them to provide opportunities for their families that they themselves did not have growing up.

Using simple hand tools—snips, pliers, and hammers—they transform sheets of tin into playful sculptural creatures full of character and charm. Each piece is then individually hand-painted in vibrant patterns by artists from Zimbabwe’s Weya community, making every sculpture a truly one-of-a-kind work of art. While some of the founding brothers have since passed, the legacy continues through Norman and Moses, who now mentor the next generation of younger family members, ensuring this distinctive craft continues to thrive.