Lions

Lions and other Large Cats in African Art

For years we were told that Shona, Ndebele and other African art carvers were not partial to lions in general. Lions in their natural state often tend to feed on cattle and other domesticated animals as these are easier to hunt than zebra and other animals native to the bushveldt in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi. And then there is the occasional lion or pride of lions that develop a taste for the most slow moving of game – man himself! The situation among the artists has changed and we are now seeing some very attractive renderings of lions, as well as some wonderful leopards and other large cats.

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Suprised Resting Lion
This relaxing lion looks like he just got a big surprise. The artist is Charles N. Dorizhi and the lion is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. It is 4 inches tall, 9 3/4 inches long and 3 inches deep.

Price $115.00 Order Suprised Resting Lion

Angry Lion
	The artist is Charles N. Dorizhi and the lion is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 3 pounds 12 ounces. It is 5 1/2 inches tall, 9 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches deep.

Price $100.00 Order Angry Lion

Roaring Lion by Charles Dorizhi
Judging by his posture this lion looks more like he is trying to impress with his roar rather than about to attack something. The artist is Charles N. Dorizhi and the lion is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 5 pounds 7 ounces. It is 6 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/4 inches long and 3 inches deep.

Price $115.00 Order Roaring Lion by Charles Dorizhi

Stately Serpentine Lion
	This stately lion is carved from Serpentine stone. The statue weighs 1 pound 6 ounces. It is 4 1/2 inches tall, 6 inches long and 2 3/4 inches deep.

Price $55.00 Order Stately Serpentine Lion

Atractive Verdite Lion
This lion is carved from a pretty piece of Verdite stone. The statue weighs 1 pound. It is 3 1/4 inches tall, 5 inches long and 1 1/2 inches deep.

Price $65.00 Order Atractive Verdite Lion

Leader of the Pride
	This lion looks like he is the head of the pride. The artist is Charles N. Dorizhi and the lion is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 5 pounds 10 ounces. It is 6 1/2 inches tall, 10 inches long and 3 inches deep.

Price $115.00 Order Leader of the Pride

Taking a Stroll Between Naps
This lion is carved by Charles N. Dorizhi and is carved out of Soapstone. It is dark and light grey. The statue weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces. It is 7 3/4 inches tall, 11 inches long and 3 inches deep.

Price $175.00 Order Taking a Stroll Between Naps

Brown Nosed Serpentine Lion
	Dark charcoal Serpentine lion with brown nose and foot. The statue weighs 1 pound 10 ounces. It is 4 inches tall, 7 inches long and 2 inches deep.

Price $55.00 Order Brown Nosed Serpentine Lion

Serpentine Lion
Serpentine lion. The statue weighs 1 pound 4 ounces. It is 3 1/2 inches tall, 5 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches deep.

Price $55.00 Order Serpentine Lion

Lion on a Mission
	The artist is Charles N. Dorizhi and the lion is carved out of Soapstone. The statue weighs 5 pounds. It is 5 1/2 inches tall, 11 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches deep.

Price $115.00 Order Lion on a Mission

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