Giraffes in African Art


Giraffes in Groups, Pairs and Occasional Singles

Giraffes, like many grazing animals, are found in the wild areas of southern Africa in herds. Giraffe carvings are generally seen depicting groups and these are usually carved from Serpentine stone. We reckon that the reason for carving giraffes using Serpentine rather than Rapoko, used to carve other animals, is that the long necks and legs of giraffe groupings are more substantial when using a harder stone.

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Wonderful Tall Giraffe Trio by Esau Chengeta
This very well excecuted carving of a giraffe family, with a teenage calf, was carved by Esau Chengeta from almost black Rapoko stone with some goldy brown accents and a jade coloured stripe.

The statue weighs 38 pounds. It is 26 inches high, 18 1/2 inches wide, and 6 inches deep.
Wonderful Tall Giraffe Trio by Esau Chengeta
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Lovely Pair of Giraffes by Chengeta
Lovely Pair of Giraffes by Chengeta This lovely pair of giraffes was carved by Esau Chengeta from charcoal coloured Rapoko stone. They are looking upward, perhaps for a new tree limb to eat.

The statue weighs 4 pounds. It is 14 inches high, 6 1/4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep.
Price $165.00 Order Lovely Pair of Giraffes by Chengeta

Elegant Abstract Giraffe Family
This very elegant abstract family of giraffes, is carved from almost black Rapoko stone.

The statue weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces. It is 16 3/4 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide, and 3 inches deep.
Elegant Abstract Giraffe Family
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Beautiful Giraffe Family Group
Beautiful Giraffe Family Group This strikingly beautiful family of giraffes is carved from a piece of very dark green Rapoko stone.

The piece weighs 31 pounds. It is 24 1/2 inches high, 17 1/2 inches wide, and 6 inches deep.
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Elegant Kissing Giraffes by Chengeta
This kissing pair of giraffes was carved by Esau Chengeta from charcoal coloured Rapoko stone.

The statue weighs 3 pounds 10 ounces. It is 12 1/4 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 2 3/4 inches deep.
Elegant Kissing Giraffes by Chengeta
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Striking Abstract Giraffe Family
Striking Abstract Giraffe Family This striking abstract depiction of a family of giraffes, is carved from dark brown Rapoko stone.

The statue weighs 27 pounds 12 ounces. It is 18 1/4 inches high, 13 inches wide, and 4 3/4 inches deep.
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Pair of Giraffes by Esau Chengeta
This pair of giraffes was carved by Esau Chengeta from almost black soapstone with goldy brown insets.

The statue weighs 4 pounds 10 ounces. It is 13 1/4 inches high, 7 1/2 inches wide, and 2 3/4 inches deep.
Pair of Giraffes by Esau Chengeta
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Lovely Giraffe Family by ESAU CHENGETA
Lovely Giraffe Family by ESAU CHENGETA This lovely giraffe family, with a young calf, was carved by Esau Chengeta from very dark green Rapoko stone.

The statue weighs 12 pounds 4 ounces. It is 18 1/4 inches high, 13 1/4 inches wide, and 4 1/4 inches deep.
Price $275.00 Order Lovely Giraffe Family by ESAU CHENGETA

Nibbling Pair of Giraffes by Chengeta
This pretty pair of giraffes was carved by Esau Chengeta from green and dark blue green Rapoko stone, with golden brown highlights. They are looking upward, possibly in mid nibble.

The statue weighs 5 pounds. It is 13 1/4 inches high, 9 inches wide, and 2 3/4 inches deep.
Nibbling Pair of Giraffes by Chengeta
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Very Nice Primitive Pair of Giraffes
Very Nice Primitive Pair of Giraffes This nice pair of giraffes is carved from brown Rapoko stone. It has been done in "primitive" style, with no attempt at defining the skin patterns.

The piece weighs 1 pounds 12 ounces. It is 11 1/2 inches high, 3 3/4 inches wide, and 2 1/2 inches deep.
Price $80.00 Order Very Nice Primitive Pair of Giraffes

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