Metal Model Motorbike Recycled Metal Art Silver 18 cm Norton BMW Harley Honda Triumph
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Metal Model Motorbike Recycled Metal Art Silver 18 cm Norton BMW Harley Honda Triumph
Description
This is an unique motorbike sculpture created from 100% recycled wire, metals and rubber by artisans from Zimbabwe. This detailed sculpture is a must for any collector and makes an ideal gift for the enthusiast.
Two designs - approx 18cm
🧵 Introduction to Zimbabwe Metal Wire Sculptures
Artisans from Zimbabwe have elevated the humble wire into a vibrant medium for storytelling, crafting metal wire sculptures that are both whimsical and deeply expressive. These pieces often blend recycled materials with traditional techniques, resulting in art that’s sustainable, symbolic, and strikingly original.
ZB Craftsmanship & Cultural Roots
• Materials: Artists use recycled wire, beads, and scrap metal—often sourced from bicycles, builders’ stands, and industrial offcuts.
• Technique: Sculptures are shaped by hand, sometimes using molds or armatures, then adorned with beadwork or painted details.
• Subjects: Common themes include animals, tribal figures, and everyday life. Each piece reflects aspects of identity, livelihood, and heritage.
🌍 Examples Wire Sculpture Styles
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Style |
Description |
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🦒 Animal Forms |
Giraffes, elephants, and birds made from twisted wire and beads |
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🧍♂️ Figures |
Life-size sculptures of African couples, crafted from wire, beads, and bronze |
|
🐞 Garden Decor |
Dragonflies, butterflies, and garden stakes made from wire and recycled beads |
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This is a handcrafted item.
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Made by the artisans of Zimbabwe, Southern Africa
Description
This is an unique motorbike sculpture created from 100% recycled wire, metals and rubber by artisans from Zimbabwe. This detailed sculpture is a must for any collector and makes an ideal gift for the enthusiast.
Two designs - approx 18cm
🧵 Introduction to Zimbabwe Metal Wire Sculptures
Artisans from Zimbabwe have elevated the humble wire into a vibrant medium for storytelling, crafting metal wire sculptures that are both whimsical and deeply expressive. These pieces often blend recycled materials with traditional techniques, resulting in art that’s sustainable, symbolic, and strikingly original.
ZB Craftsmanship & Cultural Roots
• Materials: Artists use recycled wire, beads, and scrap metal—often sourced from bicycles, builders’ stands, and industrial offcuts.
• Technique: Sculptures are shaped by hand, sometimes using molds or armatures, then adorned with beadwork or painted details.
• Subjects: Common themes include animals, tribal figures, and everyday life. Each piece reflects aspects of identity, livelihood, and heritage.
🌍 Examples Wire Sculpture Styles
|
Style |
Description |
|---|---|
|
🦒 Animal Forms |
Giraffes, elephants, and birds made from twisted wire and beads |
|
🧍♂️ Figures |
Life-size sculptures of African couples, crafted from wire, beads, and bronze |
|
🐞 Garden Decor |
Dragonflies, butterflies, and garden stakes made from wire and recycled beads |
