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Warthog Ornament

Warthog Ornament

Sale price$22.50
SKU: PTO-W

This adorable Warthog Ornament is made out of recycled soda cans by ingenious and highly skilled artisans.

The Warthog is a wild member of the pig family that lives in Africa. The common name comes from their heads being covered with "warts," which are actually protective bumps. Warthogs also sport four sharp tusks, but they would often rather run than fight. They are adaptable, social, and surprisingly fast runners.

Height: 2.5"
Length: 3.25"
Width: 1.25"

Artist: Metal cut and shaped by the Thomas Family, painted by Khumbalani Muraga
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Recycled soda cans

Dimension

See product description

Product Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Origin

Zimbabwe

Time to make

3 hours
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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.