Corn Husk Angel Figurine Zimbabwe

Description

View Corn Husk Angel Figurine Zimbabwe with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. In Zimbabwe all parts of the corn ear are utilized. The husks can be woven into ropes and twine, and molded into containers and mats. Depth (in): 2.5. In Zimbabwe all parts of the corn ear are utilized. The husks can be woven into ropes and twine, and molded into containers and mats. Shredded husks are used for kindling and stuffing, and when soaked in water, the brittle dried cornhusks become soft and malleable to be transformed into durable dolls suitable for children's toys. This one-of-a-kind figurine is ethically and sustainably crafted by skilled Shona artisans. Height (in): 6.5 Width (in): 3.0 Depth (in): 2.5 155172 Category: Antiques › Ethnographic › African › Other African Antiques.

Country of Origin

Zimbabwe