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Title: Vintage Hand-Engraved Calabash Gourd Art – Lizard, Snake & Bird Wildlife Motif
Description:
Add a striking piece of traditional African folk art to your decor with this vintage hand-engraved calabash gourd. The piece features finely detailed, pyro-engraved fine-line etching depicting three distinct wildlife creatures in dynamic interaction:
Long-Beaked Bird: Intricately detailed with cross-hatch body patterns, long talons, and stylized tail feathers.
Serpentine Snake: Winding through the design with repeating concentric circle scales and patterned skin details.
Four-Legged Lizard / Reptile: Positioned alongside leafy botanical branches, rendered with geometric hatching.
Crafted from a natural dried gourd shell, this versatile piece works beautifully as a decorative wall hanging, bowl centerpiece, or focal display accent for bohemian, rustic, or tribal art collections.
Material: Natural dried calabash gourd
Technique: Fine-line hand etching / pyrograving
Motifs: Snake, bird, lizard, botanical foliage
Condition: Great vintage condition with natural patina, tone variations, and light surface wear consistent with age and handmade nature. (Please examine all listing photos for exact dimensions and condition details.)
Size is 8.5 in x 9 in and it's about 4 in high.
