African Telephone Wire ZenZulu Mbenge--Fair Trade clt5

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African Telephone Wire ZenZulu Mbenge--Fair Trade clt5:
$77.99

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New Handmade Fair Trade Large African Zulu Telephone Wire Mbenge Art Bowl
approximately 8.5 inches diameter x 3.5 inches height (average of this style bowl)Another tribute to the ingenuity and artistic ability of the African people! This glorious artwork looks like it was formed from some magical substance in Fairy Land. A gentle sheen and beautiful texture just beg to be touched. It might be made of spun jewels. In reality, it is much more wonderful.Wire, of any kind, has only recently become commonplace. Drawing wire used to be extremely laborious and complex. In Africa, it was even used as money several hundred years ago. Eventually, it began to decorate objects and jewelry, then to form containers and baskets such as imbenge (beer pot covers). Beading was often added to the weavings for a punch of color. With the advent of modern telephone wire, Zulu night watchmen began using the recycled, but still bright strands to adorn their walking sticks. Finally, bowls and baskets were fashioned from the rainbow of shades. The glorious hues needed no further decoration, and a new (and old) art form was born. Today, fine works are created by the techniques of the past, but with the materials of today. Creative African weavers from the BAT cooperative have taken candy colored telephone wires and used them to sculpt this gleaming work of art. This is one of their famed ZenZulu mbenges. Artists of the Bartel Arts Trust produce these amazing pieces that grace collections around the world. We recommend the book Wired by David Arment and Marisa Fick-Jordaan for those who wish more information.
Please be sure to view all of the many new creations, in a myriad of colors, patterns, and sizes!
Please note that this piece is handmade and may contain some recycled materials. It will show the natural flaws, asymmetry, and personal qualities of its origin. We feel this adds immensely to its individual value! Measurements are approximate and averages of this style bowl.
Condition: New, possibly of recycled materialsMaterials: Telephone wireOrigin: South AfricaDimensions: approximately 8.5 inches diameter x 3.5 inches height (average for this style bowl)Terms Of Sale
Payment We accept PayPal. Shipping Please see shipping calculator below for shipping charges for this item.We always ship as soon as possible, usually within 3 business days of receipt of payment. During busy times, it may be up to 5 days. We charge the exact shipping costs. If shipping charges are computed incorrectly, we will either refund the difference (if it was an overcharge), or pay the difference ourselves (if it was an undercharge). We pack carefully and professionally, using only new boxes and plenty of cushioning. One of our customers has referred to our technique as \"bomb proof!\" Returns and Refunds Returns are happily (okay, just politely) accepted. Please contact us first, so we know to look for it. Then repackage the item carefully, and ship it back in any way that is easiest for you. Once it arrives, we will inspect it, and if it is in original condition, we will then refund the price paid, minus shipping, in the same manner in which it was paid.Please note that the item must get to us in original condition and within 14 days of purchase for us to be able to honor the refund policy! Thank you for shopping Hand It To You!
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