Rhinoceroses in African Art

Rhinos in pairs, single and groups. Large, Medium, Smooth and Rough Finishes.

The rhinoceros is not a particularly friendly animal – and that’s that! Most of the stone carvings of rhinos depict a solitary animal, which is usually how they are seen in the bushveldt. Rhinos will occasionally be seen in pairs, and these are generally young males who appear to “tolerate” one another. There is presently no great concern about the diminution of the species – at least since the taking of rhino horns for medicinal and other use has been controlled in most of southern Africa – so they obviously do congregate in pairs at some time of the year.

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Beautiful Rhino and Her Baby
A beautiful rhino and her baby engraved on a piece of verdite by artist Robert Mndawe. The statue weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces. It is 7 1/2 inches high, 8 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $145.00 Order Beautiful Rhino and Her Baby

"Venus de Rhino"
	This Rhinowoman is carved from very dark charcoal Soapstone. We have had various Rhinomen before but this is the first Rhinowoman. This piece weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. She is 11 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 4 1/2 inches deep.

Price $85.00 Order "Venus de Rhino"

Rhino of the Pleasant Countenance
A pleasant looking black rhino with a lovely round countenance. The statue was carved from green Verdite with varied accents. This little African art statue weighs 6 1/2 ounces. It is 2 1/4 inches tall, 4 1/4 inches long and 1 1/4 inches deep.

Price $40.00 Order Rhino of the Pleasant Countenance

Green and Brown Verdite Rhino
	A nicely coloured Verdite rhino. This little African art statue weighs 1 pound. It is 2 3/4 inches tall, 6 1/4 inches long and 1 3/4 inches deep.

Price $65.00 Order Green and Brown Verdite Rhino

Rounded Rhino in Brown Verdite
This cute rounded rhino ( has a bit of a resemblance to a hippo with horns) is carved from brown verdite stone also known as tobacco verdite. The statue weighs 14 ounces. It is 2 3/4 inches high, 5 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $65.00 Order Rounded Rhino in Brown Verdite

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