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Metal Elephant Head Sculpture by by Renown Kenyan Artist Kioko Mwitiki
$4,350
£3,304.93
€3,798.05
CA$6,110.11
A$6,650.70
CHF 3,523.97
MX$79,984.72
NOK 44,806.35
SEK 41,060.06
DKK 28,371.23
About the Item
This metal elephant head wall sculpture is an exceptional work by celebrated Kenyan sculptor Kioko Mwitiki (b. 1960), widely regarded as a pioneer of contemporary African metal sculpture. Mwitiki is internationally recognized for his masterful use of reclaimed materials, transforming industrial remnants into powerful artistic statements that merge wildlife imagery with environmental commentary.
His works have been exhibited in major institutions across Africa, Europe, and North America, and are held in notable private and public collections, making them highly sought-after by collectors of modern and contemporary African art. The present piece, with its commanding ears, ribbed trunk, and textured surface, exemplifies Mwitiki’s ability to imbue raw steel with expressive vitality and symbolic resonance.
Both a striking decorative object and a significant work of African contemporary art, this sculpture embodies Mwitiki’s unique artistic vision and enduring collectability.
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 39 in (99.06 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2002
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This sculpture is made from used materials and so bears the wear and `use of said material.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: AJM1stDibs: LU1273246842822
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