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  • The Thinking Zebra hand-carved wood shelf sitter sculpture reading a red book with hand-painted black and white stripes
  • and-carved thinking zebra wood sculpture perched on decorative shelf showing 3-inch sitting notch and dangling leg
  • Kamba Tribe artisan hand-carving wood sculpture using traditional tools in Machakos Kenya
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The Thinking Zebra — Wood Sculpture Shelf Sitter

$68.00
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A hand-carved zebra that perches on the edge of a shelf, stack of books, or mantel — designed with a clever three-inch notch that lets it sit anywhere, one leg dangling naturally as it loses itself in a story. You can trace the deliberate marks of the chisel along its curved neck, and each stripe is hand-painted, ensuring no two sculptures share the exact same pattern.

Carved by artisans of the Kamba Tribe in Machakos, Kenya, who continue a generational tradition of wood carving using simple, rudimentary tools. Sourced through Global Crafts, a Fair Trade Federation verified partner.

Approx. 11" H × 4.5" D · 3" shelf notch · Hand-carved wood · Hand-painted · Fair Trade certified

Dimensions

Approx. 11" H × 4.5" D. Features a 3" deep notch for shelf perching.

Origin

Hand-carved by Kamba Tribe artisans in Machakos, Kenya. Fair Trade Federation verified through Global Crafts.

MATERIALS

Hand-carved wood with hand-painted black and white stripes

STORY

Carved by artisans of the Kamba Tribe in Machakos, Kenya, who continue a generational tradition of wood and bone carving. Using simple, rudimentary tools and locally sourced timber, they transform raw blocks into figures of whimsical detail. Sourced through Global Crafts, a Fair Trade Federation verified partner. Purchases support sustainable income opportunities for the carving community.

Care Instructions

Handwash with warm soapy water. Periodically apply food-grade mineral oil to maintain the beauty and luster of the wood.

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