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macaw, secretary bird and fish eagle birds made out of seedpods

Seedpod Secretary Bird

Sale price$14.00
SKU: SPB-SB

Do you know why the cool secretary bird gets its funky name? Well, it is because of their quill-like crests on the backs of their heads that resemble 18th century clerks with pens tucked into their wigs. Using the seedpods of the Ulumbu Tree (Sterculia rogersii), Zimbabwean artists have created these charming little birds. Standing on hand twisted wire feet, they are between 3-4" tall and are handpainted in the rich bright colors of each bird's plumage.


Height: 6.5"
Length: 4"
Width: 2.5"
Artist: Raina Mazwiembiri
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Seedpods of the Ulumbu Tree and wire

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

4 hours
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Seedpod Secretary Bird Sale price$14.00

meet the maker

Seedpod Artisans

📍Ruwa, Zimbabwe

" The family undertakes a demanding three-day journey, traveling nearly seven hours each way to the Bulawayo region to gather the pods"

What began in 1994 as a way for George and Raina to earn additional income has grown into a thriving family craft in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Since taking the reins, Raina continues to grow the business alongside two of her daughters, a son, and extended family members.

Each whimsical bird begins with the seedpod of the Ulumbu tree (Sterculia rogersii), which does not grow in abundance near their home. To source the materials, the family undertakes a demanding three-day journey, traveling nearly seven hours each way to the Bulawayo region to gather the pods. Using the natural seedpod as the body, they shape wire by hand for the legs, sculpt the beaks, and individually hand-paint each bird in vibrant colors—transforming humble natural materials into joyful works of art.