Lions

Lions and other Large Cats in African Art

For years we were told that Shona, Ndebele and other African art carvers were not partial to lions in general. Lions in their natural state often tend to feed on cattle and other domesticated animals as these are easier to hunt than zebra and other animals native to the bushveldt in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi. And then there is the occasional lion or pride of lions that develop a taste for the most slow moving of game – man himself! The situation among the artists has changed and we are now seeing some very attractive renderings of lions, as well as some wonderful leopards and other large cats.

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Stately Looking Lion
This lion is carved from a lovely piece of verdite stone. The statue weighs 1 pound. It is 4 inches tall, 4 3/4 inches long and 1 7/8 inches deep.

Price $65.00 Order Stately Looking Lion

Keeping a Watchful Eye
	A gorgeuos lioness watching over her playful cubs engraved on Verdite by Robert Mndawe. This plaque weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces. It is 7 inches high, 7 3/4 inches wide, and 2 1/4 inches deep.

Price $145.00 Order Keeping a Watchful Eye

Crouching Lion by Dorizhi
This crouching lion by Charles N. Dorizhi is carved out of Soapstone. The stone is very dark brown and black. The statue weighs 4 pounds 2 ounces. It is 5 1/4 inches tall, 8 1/2 inches long and 2 3/4 inches deep.

Price $95.00 Order Crouching Lion by Dorizhi

Leopard Ashtray or Soapdish
	This carving could be used as an ashtray, soapdish or a place to keep any little items. It is carved from dark brown soapstone. The statue weighs 11 ounces. It is 1 1/2 inches tall, 4 3/4 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide.

Price $45.00 Order Leopard Ashtray or Soapdish

Relaxing Lion
This very pretty lion was sculpted by C.N. Dorizhi in Rapoko stone. The stone is a nice combination of colors, basic charcoal with medium brown spots and varied highlights. The statue weighs 4 pounds 5 ounces. It is 4 3/4 inches tall, 8 1/2 inches long and 3 1/4 inches deep.

Price $95.00 Order Relaxing Lion

"The Boss"
	This verdite lion looks like he is definitely the leader of the pride and does not look at all impressed about something. The statue weighs 14 ounces. It is 3 3/4 inches tall, 5 1/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $65.00 Order "The Boss"

Taking a Stroll Between Naps
This lion is carved by Charles N. Dorizhi and is carved out of Soapstone. It is dark and light grey. The statue weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces. It is 7 3/4 inches tall, 11 inches long and 3 inches deep.

Price $175.00 Order Taking a Stroll Between Naps

Beautiful Lioness Engraving
	A beautifully engraved lioness, done on Verdite by Robert Mndawe. Not quite sure if she is angry or yawning. This plaque weighs 5 pounds 9 ounces. It is 6 1/2 inches high, 8 1/2 inches wide, and 1 3/4 inches deep.

Price $125.00 Order Beautiful Lioness Engraving

Grooming Leopard
This leopard cleaning its paw is carved from a piece of light brown Soapstone. . The statue weighs 2 lbs 7 ounces. It is 6 1/4 inches tall, 4 inches long and 2 3/4 inches wide.

Price $45.00 Order Grooming Leopard

Lion on the Prowl
	This impressive lion by Charles N. Dorizhi is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 5 pounds. It is 6 inches tall, 10 1/4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches deep.

Price $115.00 Order Lion on the Prowl

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