Lion

Description and Details
Country:	Mozambique	Original, reversible, signed lion batik= by Carlitos. When back lit it shows like stained glass. Being handcrafted no two tapestries, however similar, are identical. The artist created an original and unique design (in wax) then dipped and dried the batik repeatedly in the sun, until achieving the desired effect. The hot = wax holds and resists as the dyes are brushed or dipped onto the piece of cot= ton material (fabric). Batik is an ancient art using colorful dyes and hot wax that has been embraced by many artists throughout Africa. The vibrant e= arth tones, abstract rendition of the lion often sells for more than $15 in USA art galleries and specialty home décor stores. The beautiful, completely reversible, batik sealed with wax portrays the lion in a savannah setting, and one of the must see cats of the ‘Big Five’ wildlife attractions in Africa. Created and signed by a very talented member of the Shangaan Tribe who originally came from far eastern southern Africa, mainly present day Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Peruse and scrutinize the superb artistry. Cotton canva= s: medium to thick 100% African cotton is used for the canvas. Décor uses:<= /span> Beautiful wall decorations framed or unframed in singles or as a collage = of several batiks. The batik is of= fered unframed so that the purchaser may choose how best to display it, choosing the sty= le and color to match an existing décor and theme. It shows best when light = is allowed to illuminate it from behind on a clear glass or similar backing, however, it shows equally well on a backing or as a wall hanging. The bat= ik will add to your marine, African, or ethnic collection or décor. Visitors will notice the vibrant colors especially if backlit and before long you’ll be engaged in a stimulating conversation about the batik when you can tell t= hem how you support the unemployed and AIDS-impacted communities in Africa at Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] Inc. Gift:= the batik makes an interesting and different gift suitable for any occasi= on or celebration; a smart choice for that ‘hard-to-buy for’ or ‘who-has-everything’ person. Print this description to accompany the gift= to the recipient. They will be thrilled to know the gift they received came = to them by you generously supporting a good cause. Care: Wipe with slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Do not machine wash. Folds or creases in the batik are easily straightened by overlaying with clear paper and applying a low heat iron.= This is the description of the artwork in our possession. Thus, data should be accura= te and *what you see in the photograph/s is what you get. Satisfaction guaranteed! Should you be dissatisfied for any reason whatsoever, the pro= duct may be swapped for a similar or any other product of similar or lesser va= lue.
Region:	Maputo<= /o:p>
Artist:	Carlitos
Date:	2007
Type:	Batik
Medium:	Cotton Canva= s
Original:	Wall Tapestr= y
Style:	9x9” Series<= o:p>
Theme:	Lion

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Actual Dimensions and Data
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inches=	<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times= New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#990000'>8⅛ x 8¼=
millimeters<= /p>	<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times= New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-themecolor:text1'>= 204 x 207
Weight [Mass]<= /p>	0= .4 oz [11 g]= <= /p>
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