This aluminium Gecko is hand cast in traditional sand moulds, hand polished & hand finished by African craftsmen working in the heart of the African Bushveld. 

The Gecko is made from recycled scrap metal collected in rural areas. 

🦓African Shona Metal Animal Sculptures

While Shona sculpture is traditionally associated with stone carving, a growing number of Zimbabwean artists have begun working in metal, applying the same expressive spirit and cultural symbolism to a new medium. These Shona metal animal sculptures blend traditional themes with modern materials, offering a fresh take on ancestral storytelling.

🔧 Craft & Inspiration

• Materials: Artists repurpose scrap metal, wire, and sheet steel—often sourced sustainably—to create dynamic animal forms.
• Technique: Sculptures are shaped by hand, welded, and sometimes polished or painted. The process is labor-intensive and requires both technical skill and artistic vision.
• Themes: Common subjects include elephants, giraffes, birds, and antelope—each symbolizing traits like wisdom, grace, freedom, or strength in Shona culture.

🌟 Benefits of Shona Metal Animal Sculptures

Shona metal animal sculptures are more than decorative—they’re a fusion of heritage and innovation, breathing new life into ancient stories through the resilience of metal. Would you like help crafting a product pitch or gallery description for a specific piece?