The Fenix Raku Pottery Giraffe Figurine Hand Made In South Africa
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The Fenix Raku Pottery Giraffe Figurine Hand Made in South Africa. 9.75” tall. Condition is Used but no knicks. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.Beautiful and colorful Raku pottery figurine of a giraffe. Handmade in a job development project in a small seaside resort near Cape Town, South Africa. Using the Japanese art of Raku, the ceramic piece is painted in bright colors and glazed in a 950 degree kiln. Rather than traditional cooling, the pieces are then cooled in straw. This proce...ss allows the glaze to crackle giving each piece a unique and special surface while retaining their bright coloring.Hand made in South Africa by The Fenix Pottery Company.The art of Raku originated in Japan in the 16th Century. The art lends itself well to these hand made, African inspired creations of various animals and figures. Each piece is removed from a 950 degree kiln and placed in straw. Slight imperfections may occur as part of the glazing process.
