Hand-carved Wooden Giraffe – African Sculpture approx. 30 cm

A hand-carved wooden giraffe with characteristic long lines and a warm, natural color gradient.

This type of sculpture originates from Africa and was widely produced for the export market in the second half of the 20th century. The combination of craftsmanship and subtle burning and painting techniques gives each piece its own unique appearance.

The visible grain, slight imperfections, and natural cracking in the wood emphasize the artisanal character of the piece.

A decorative object that fits effortlessly into a vintage or worldly interior.

Specifications:

• Type: hand-carved animal figure
• Subject: giraffe
• Material: solid wood
• Origin: Africa (likely Kenya/Tanzania region)
• Period: approx. 1970 – 1990
• Height: approx. 30 cm
• Condition: good vintage condition with natural cracking and light signs of use