professional picture framers and exporters of top quality framed african
artefacts
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At Gecko Gallery you will
find an exclusive range of eye-catching box-framed African artefacts - from
tribal masks, handcarved wooden animals, and soapstone sculptures to authentic
wire-art, Limited Edition decor pieces, as well as our professional
corporate framing service.
All of our African art pieces have been carefully selected for the discerning
buyer of African arts and crafts, and will add an interesting dimension to both
the home and office environments.
Each artefact is handmade,
therefore no two are exactly the same. Together with our innovative framing
techniques and the very latest in frame mouldings, Gecko Gallery creates visual
treasures that combine contemporary design with the rich, cultural heritage of
Africa.
(Each frame is supplied with it's own unique "Story Card" which explains the significance and history of the
artefact.)
Choose from the
following collectables, gifts and decor items ...
Masks are a visual expression of the spirit world and
are often imbued with magical powers, as well as being used for a variety of roles within the context of culture and ritual, from fertility to funeral rites.Our
framed African masks make very unusual decor items and are available in many
different shapes, sizes and style, each representing a particular aspect of
African tribal life.
Features handcarved animals made from a variety of woods such as
ebony, mahogany, ironwood, makwa and other African woods. Rhino, hippo,
elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and more.
Africa is rich in its cultural and
traditional heritage. On these pages you will find excellent examples of
traditional beadwork, unusual African handicrafts, fertility dolls, fetishes,
wooden carvings, and unique ornamental pieces.
The vibrant medium of Wireart was born in the rural areas of South Africa. Young herdboys, due to a lack of money to buy proper toys, fashioned their own out of discarded coathanger wire, tin cans and whatever else they could get their hands on. Before long, older inhabitants recognised the uniqueness and marketability of these wire toys and began making their own wire creations, selling them to tourists and visitors to the region. Today, this genre is a thriving and legitimate art-form in its own right.
Choose from our many excellent quality
soapstone sculptures.
Shona soapstone sculpture styles cover a wide range of objects. Many are abstract forms representing family members, ancestral spirits, or
animals.
These artefacts deserve to be boldly
framed - to stand out and be noticed. Fashionable must-haves! Many are
once-off, collector's items and Limited Editions.
Gecko Gallery offers a corporate framing service to both South African and
overseas clients.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR APRIL & MAY 2003
Product Code:
WA-008 Click on image to enlarge.
MALAWI CALENDAR ELEPHANTS Choose from a variety of stunning frames.
Shown here, Dark Timber. Gold & Silver Ethnic also available.
Size: 41.8 x 20.5 - inches
92 X 45 - cms
