Standing Pangolin Sculpture turquoise and vitality

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The sunbird

With its vibrant colours and playful spirit

This exquisite silver cuff with zebra heads sculpted by Lovemore Sithole and delicately painted by Gladys Msele

Back of cushion in pistachio green silk

Standing Pangolin Sculpture turquoise and vitalityThabisos large scale pangolin sculpture pays powerful homage to the endangered pangolin one of the most heavily trafficked mammals in the world due to the demand for its scales. Mthulisis finely detailed patterns adorn the inner surface of the pangolins tail, where subtle, painterly depictions of pangolin faces are delicately woven into the intricate designs. His meticulous embellishments elevate the work beyond sculpture, transforming it into a