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Unpainted Warthog Ornament

Sale price$5.00 Regular price$9.00
SKU: TO-W

This unique Warthog ornament is handmade out of a recycled tin cans. The Warthog is a wild member of the pig family that lives in Africa.  This item comes in a variety of different soda and beer cans, so your order may not match the exact can pictured here.  Enjoy a holiday decoration that is eco-friendly and directly support African artisans!

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

Artist:  Improved Arts
Made In: Zimbabwe

Material

Recycled tin 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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Unpainted Warthog Ornament Sale price$5.00 Regular price$9.00

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.