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Metal Elephant Head Sculpture by by Renown Kenyan Artist Kioko Mwitiki

Creator: Kioko Mwitiki
Offered by: Vintage Looks

Description
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.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Cut Steel.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. This sculpture is made from used materials and so bears the wear and `use of said material.
Creation Date:	2002
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	827347

Dimensions

W.	32 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	39 in;
W.	81.28 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	99.06 cm;

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