Wire and Bead Rhino

As cute as this rhino made of wire and covered in beads is, it is difficult imagining it charging a safari jeep full of tourists. What is missing in realism, however, is present in the novelty. Made from steel wire and large colorful clear beads that shimmer like gems, this rhino will grace any window or shelf where it can reflect the light. 5.5 inches from horn to tail. Bead colors will vary.


Handcrafted by the skilled artisans at Murenga Arts and Crafts. In Zimbabwe, the simplest task is complex with hyperinflation and fuel rationing, yet craftspeople in Harare manage to produce colorful tin animals and insects out of recycled cans, steel wire and beads and Mbiras, also called finger pianos. This type of art is often referred to as slum art as the artisans work independently in their homes, which are often located in the slums.

To help bring these unique items to western markets, Murenga Arts and Crafts coordinates the work and ensures that Fair Trade practices are in place and payments are made so the artisans can experience a sustainable livelihood in the midst of an unpredictable economy.

Wire and Bead Rhino

• Made from steel wire and large colorful clear beads
  
• Made from clear beads that shimmer like gems
  
• This rhino will grace any window or shelf where it can reflect the light
  
• Approximately 5.5 inches from horn to tail

Handcrafted by the skilled artisans at Murenga Arts and Crafts. In Zimbabwe, the simplest task is complex with hyperinflation and fuel rationing, yet craftspeople in Harare manage to produce colorful tin animals and insects out of recycled cans, steel wire and beads and Mbiras, also called finger pianos. This type of art is often referred to as slum art as the artisans work independently in their homes, which are often located in the slums.

To help bring these unique items to western markets, Murenga Arts and Crafts coordinates the work and ensures that Fair Trade practices are in place and payments are made so the artisans can experience a sustainable livelihood in the midst of an unpredictable economy.