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Handcrafted Maasai Elder & Child Fiber Figurine | Traditional African Herder Statue
Curios & Art

Handcrafted Maasai Elder & Child Fiber Figurine | Traditional African Herder Statue

Ksh2,000
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Honor the enduring traditions, pastoral lifestyle, and generational wisdom of East Africa with this handcrafted Maasai elder and child fiber figurine. Meticulously fashioned by skilled African artisans using traditional wire framing and wrapped fiber techniques, this charming folk art sculpture depicts a Maasai elder guiding a young companion. The elder figure is draped in a traditional red and black plaid shúkà shawl paired with colorful striped garments and accented with glass seed bead ear ornaments. Holding a tall wooden walking staff and a carved horn container, he walks beside the child figure, who is dressed in a vibrant blue and teal wrapped outfit with a red headband. Mounted on a natural round wooden base, this endearing pair brings authentic African storytelling, warmth, and artistic texture to bookshelves, desks, or curio displays. Product Features & Highlights: Heartwarming Generational Motif: Depicts a Maasai elder walking alongside a child, symbolizing guidance, community, and passing down traditions. Authentic Textile Detailing: Draped in classic red-and-black plaid shúkà cloth, colorful woven garments, and glass seed bead ear adornments. Traditional Herding Props: Equipped with a tall wooden walking staff and a hand-formed curved horn vessel. Artisan Fiber Wrapping: Expertly constructed over a wire structural frame using tightly wrapped copper-brown natural fiber cordage. Polished Wooden Base: Mounted securely on a finished round timber pedestal for balanced tabletop display. Care Instructions: Dust gently with a soft brush or dry microfiber cloth. Keep away from water, high humidity, and direct moisture to preserve the wrapped natural fibers, textiles, and wooden base.

Materials

Natural Fiber Cordage, Maasai Plaid Cotton Shúkà & Woven Fabric, Glass Seed Beads, Wooden Staff, Natural Wood Base, Wire Frame Structure

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