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Marula Fruit Ornaments

Sale price$14.00 Regular price$28.00
SKU: MFO-6

The Marula tree is a well loved African tree that provided nourishment to our earliest ancestors, and it is considered sacred in many places around Africa. We use the fallen fruit which dry into beautiful, round gourds to carve ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree.  Each Marula Fruit Ornament is hand carved in Zimbabwe with a different pattern and they are sold as a set of 6.  With natural tones and textures, they make a beautiful addition to any tree - or as a natural decorative accent anywhere in your home.

Made in: Zimbabwe.

Material

Dried fruit of the Marula tree

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

3 hours

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Marula Fruit Ornaments Sale price$14.00 Regular price$28.00

meet the maker

Wood Carvers of Zimbabwe

📍Zimbabwe

" Transforming locally sourced wood into sculptural objects rich in character, symbolism, and artistry"

Zimbabwe’s woodcarving tradition reflects a deep respect for natural materials, storytelling, and skilled hand craftsmanship. We work with accomplished woodcarvers across Zimbabwe—both men and women—who transform locally sourced wood into sculptural objects rich in character, symbolism, and artistry. Inspired by regional wildlife, cultural motifs, and contemporary design, each carving is a unique expression of the artist’s creativity and technical skill.

From finely detailed decorative works to bold sculptural forms, these pieces celebrate the warmth and organic beauty of wood while preserving long-standing carving traditions. Many of the artists we work with have developed their craft over decades, while others represent a new generation carrying these traditions forward. To learn more about the individual artist behind a specific piece, please refer to the artist link included in the product description.