ZIMBABWE WOOD ART Joseph, Mary, & Baby Jesus

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THANK YOU FOR L @@ KING!! NO RESERVE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN (AFRICAN) AIDS PANDEMIC "Of all the major challenges facing the world, none is more lethal nor more globally pervasive than the blight and trauma of HIV and Aids," Nelson Mandela , The Times, 2005. You are kindly donating funds for the sub-Saharan AIDS pandemic; for your generous donation, you receive one (1) hand carved: Shona Wood Art MARY, JOSEPH, + BABY JESUS by Mirirai Chengerai Exotic Wood: Jacaranda Nominal Data height x length x width inches 14 ¾ x 4 ¼ x 3 ¾ millimeters 374 x 108 x 95 From Harare, Zimbabwe *, this one-of-kind wood carving of Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus usually sells for more than $100 in the USA and a superb example of African talent, The carving by Mirirai Chengerai, a legally blind 42 years old Shona sculptor of Silviera House, Harare. Despite his impaired vision, Mirirai produced a magnificent Africanized version of the Christian icon. Exceptionally well carved, the beautiful light-colored wood grain piece will be a great addition to Christmas or Christian ornament collection. Peruse and scrutinize the superb artistry with attention to detail. Request more photographs by email if needed. Without a doubt, the sculpture makes an excellent gift for anyone especially an African or religious-themed décor office / home or that hard-to-buy for person. For oneself it will be a delightful addition to one's home or office décor. Although known for their stone sculpture, the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe has a rich artistic heritage that includes woodcarvings and sculptures. Long-term care includes bi-annual (more frequent in dry environments) polishing with wood oil or polish. Long-term fine drying cracks especially in forced air environments are natural. Should one inadvertently scratch or chip the basket they are easily repairable and polish back up with a wonderful luster determined by the natural wood grain. The sculpture is carved from exotic deciduous wood, many we stock are from renewable wood sources, so please read our policy on indigenous wood use and poor communities . Commissioned by Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] Inc , directly from the Chengerai at Fair Trade prices; owing to the current economic turmoil in Zimbabwe Chengerai needs a lot of support so he will carve by direct commission; also has stock for wholesale enquiries . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Any queries send an email or visit our website . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? SOLE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN (AFRICAN) AIDS PANDEMIC READ FURTHER IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOUNDATION AND GIVING WORKS THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT THE IMPOVERISHED AND THE CHILDREN (OUR FUTURE) Buyer and Seller Benefits One of our aims is to show the world a positive view of Africa that is often thought of as a place of disaster and suffering. Behind the tragic and often sad headlines, people go about their lives, including African artists and artisans who continue to produce world-class arts and crafts despite the poverty of many communities. The design and production is the inspiration of talented, albeit economically challenged people, looking for ways to have an income with integrity and dignity. The crafts keep them occupied and focused for the future. The artist's talent provides income for them, their extended family, and community that include many AIDS orphans and patients. By purchasing this item, you are helping the economically disadvantaged and impoverished people of sub-Saharan Africa to help themselves. Your purchase has a double benefit: the maker's income trickles through their AIDS impacted community with a six to ten times multiplier effect (as high as 20 in Zimbabwe if income exchanged on black market) and 100% of profits supports AIDS orphans and patients. US taxpayers benefit in that a portion of the pur... read more

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