Big Five decoupage ostrich egg

Description and Details
Country:	South Africa=	Pictured are = the generic Big Five and San Rock Art decoupage decorated ostrich eggs create= d by Malawian and South African artists in Johannesburg, South Africa. STAND NOT INCLUDED. The San are= the earliest and first known inhabitants of the subcontinent of Africa. The r= ich heritage of rock art, gives us a glimpse into the daily lives of these ea= rly inhabitants. Ostrich eggs laid by the world’s largest living and flightless bird are also the largest found in nature and an interesting home décor object au natural. = Decorated with Big Five decoupage and hand painted San Rock Art the egg becomes a desired work of art. Being hand decorated with standard transfers and ran= dom paintings the finished artwork, however similar, are not identical. Each = one is an original work of art that you will be proud to own or gift. Peruse = and scrutinize the superb artwork that the artists turn the plain eggs into s= uch striking decorations. Decorating ostrich eggs, an ancient art, known from the fourth millennium BP. The cr= aft known as découpage adapted fr= om 12th century Chinese peasant art that attained great popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries is used with modern materials to create the decor= ated eggs. The Big Five (lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros= ), a must 'see' for most visitors to Africa, are beautifully displayed with Bu= shman ('San') rock art paintings themes, is very popular with the artists as tourists buy them. The Big Five a must 'see' for most game visits to Afri= ca. Many buy them, only to have them confiscated at customs on their return n= ot realizing that wildlife import permits and veterinarian certificates (bird flu) are often required. South Africa, the economic powerhouse of the African continent with liberal refugee laws, attracts many legal and illegal immigrants. Some estimate this sector of the population as high as 25%, placing an enormous strain on a country with 40% unemployment. Work = for the unskilled is highly competitive and the oft-cited reason for the rece= nt xenophobic attacks on the immigrants was the few work opportunities available. Many have turned to art and craft to survive. The decoupage artists are from this unskilled group. In the same spirit that the ostrich egg was made for us we offer it to you. It is symbolic of a system of reciprocity, selflessness, sharing and working together for a common, gre= ater good; laying a foundation for future generations of Africans.<= /span> Detail: view the different photographs of the egg showing each animal. Ostrich eggs= : are very strong and highly prized by collectors. Ostriches do= not need to drink; they make their own water internally and get the rest from= the vegetation they eat. Ostrich eggs are edible and weigh about 3 lbs 5 oz (= 1.5 kg) equal to 24 chicken eggs or scramble eggs breakfast for 12! Infertile eggs from farm-bred ostriches are used; they are blown, cleaned, and sterilized before decorating. Décor uses:<= /span> The decorated eggs show great as bookshelf decorations.= Gift:= The eggs without a doubt make an interesting and different gift suitable = for any occasion or celebration; a smart choice for that ‘hard-to-buy for’ or ‘who-has-everything’ person. It will be a delightful addition to an Afric= an, eclectic, or wildlife art theme or collection at home and the office. Pri= nt this description to accompany the gift to the recipient. They will be thrilled to know the gift they received came to them by helping a good ca= use. Care: Cle= an with a damp wipe or cloth. Trivia: The original South African ostrich feather dusters were invented in Johannesburg, South Afri= ca by missionary, broom factory manager, Harry S. Buckner in 1903. The Ostri= ch feather is durable, soft, and flexible, which accounts for the success of= the Ostrich feather duster over the last 100 years. Because the feather does = not zipper together it is prone to developing a static charge, which actually attracts and holds dust which can then be shaken out or washed off. Becau= se of its similar makeup to human hair, care of the ostrich feather requires only an occasional shampoo and towel or air dry. The farming of Ostriches= for their eggs and feathers does not harm the bird. During molting season, the birds are gathered in a pen, burlap sacks placed over their heads (so the= y will remain calm) and trained pickers pluck the loose molting feathers from the birds. The birds are then released unharmed back onto the farm. Legend has it that nomadic San (Bushman), descendants of the original people to inhabit the sub-continent, hide ostrich eggs filled with water in the san= d of the Kalahari Desert. Filling eggs during the rainy season, they seal and = bury them, marking the location in the sand. In droughts, the eggs lie beneath= the sands, waiting for a parched nomad. As long as they continued to bury the eggs there would always be water available no matter where they traveled.= This is a general description of the artwork in our possession. Thus, data are approximate and there could be slight variations in, size, color, and sha= pe from the accompanying photographs. The finished decoupage egg closely mat= ches the generic photographs. Satisfaction guaranteed! Should you be dissatisf= ied for any reason whatsoever, the product maybe swapped for a similar or any other product of similar or lesser value.
Region:	Gauteng Prov= ince
Artist:	Malawian and South African
Date:	2007 to curr= ent
Type:	Decorated Ostrich Egg
Medium:	Infertile, blown, sterilized, farm-raised eggs
Original:	Decoupage Ar= t
Style:	Big Five and= San Rock Art
Pictures:	generic=
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US Import Permit<= /p>	Federal Wild= life & Fisheries Permit on file.
Non-US residents<= /p>	We ship worldwide, however, import permit to your home country maybe needed. Chec= k requirements before ordering. We only have US import requirements and cannot answer any other country’s requirements.
Nominal Dimensions and Data
height x diamet= er (variance)
inches=	7= (+1) x 5 (+1)
millimeters<= /p>	176 (+25) x 1126 (+25)<= /p>
Weight [Mass]<= /p>	9= (+2) oz [260 (+55) g]
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