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The Daydreamer is a hand-sculpted study that captures the quiet, gentle side of the African savannah. This piece depicts a giraffe calf in a rare moment of rest, tucked into a seated position with its long neck gracefully poised. The sculpture emphasizes the soft, large ears and the delicate, patterned coat that defines the species, offering a peaceful perspective on one of nature’s most elegant giants. Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age: Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices, providing immediate anatomical “weight.” Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original. Resin Composite Length: 14cm Width: 7cm Height: 12cm Weight: approx 300 – 400g -
Captured in a moment of pure, vocal joy, The Trumpeter brings the spirit of the bushveld into a refined setting. This hand-sculpted piece, finished in deep, lustrous bronze, depicts an elephant calf with its trunk raised high in a triumphant call. Balanced on a rugged, earth-textured base, it is an evocative and spirited work of art that celebrates the enduring charm of South Africa’s most iconic giants. Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age: Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices, providing immediate anatomical “weight.” Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original. Resin Composite Length: 12,5cm Width: 7cm Height: 12cm Weight: approx 300 – 400g -
A charming tribute to the beginnings of a river giant, The River Sprite captures the innocent curiosity of a hippo calf. Hand-sculpted and finished in a deep, lustrous bronze, this piece balances the weight of the animal's form with a sense of lighthearted movement. Mounted on a rugged, organic base, it is an evocative piece of artisanal storytelling that brings a touch of the wild into a refined setting. Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age: Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices, providing immediate anatomical “weight.” Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original. Resin Composite Length: 12,5cm Width: 7cm Height: 8cm Weight: approx 300 – 400g -
A playful and poignant tribute to the clever opportunists of the Western Cape, The Protea Thief tells a story of mischief in the garden. This hand-sculpted work, finished in deep bronze, depicts a baboon and its young passenger making off with a Cape treasure—the iconic Protea. Mounted on a rugged, wood-textured base, it is an evocative centerpiece that celebrates the wild, untamed spirit of the fynbos.Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age:
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Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices of the Protea bloom, providing immediate anatomical "weight."
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Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original.
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A cornerstone of the Baby Series, this sculpture immortalizes the profound bond between mother and offspring. The Safe Passage showcases the dual nature of the lioness—formidable hunter and fierce protector—as she carries the future of the pride. It is a testament to the quiet, vital moments of survival that happen away from the hunt. Resin Composite Length: 12,5cm Width: 9cm Height : 7cm Weight: 370g -
Part of the Baby Series, this sculpture captures the Southern Right Whale in its most vulnerable and wondrous stage. With its rounded form and emerging callosities, The Little Wanderer celebrates the new life that graces our shores each season, embodying the enduring spirit of the ocean in a compact, powerful form. Resin Composite Length: 14cm Width: 7cm Height : 7cm Weight: 300g -
Collector Edition 1 through 10
5 Sculptured Babies per set. Each carefully wrapped and individually boxed (bought individually they are R1200 each)The first ten sets of the Baby Big Five represent the beginning of the journey — the original sculptures from which the entire limited series was born.
Each piece was individually sculpted, moulded, and refined by hand, carrying the raw texture, experimentation, and creative energy of the artist’s earliest process.
These early editions bear subtle variations and surface details that were later refined or adjusted, making them artistically and historically significant within the full 100-set collection.
Every sculpture in Series 1–10 carries the mark of its pioneering stage — before the moulds began to wear and before production methods were streamlined.
Because of their place at the origin of the edition, these pieces are regarded as “founders’ works” — rarer, more personal, and closer to the artist’s hand. For collectors, Series 1–10 stand as the most authentic expression of the Baby Big Five vision and are therefore valued at a premium tier within the full series.
Unlike a simple coat of paint, this finish is achieved through a multi-stage layering process designed to give the sculpture depth and a sense of age: Deep Toning: A dark base layer is applied to settle into the recessed areas of the sculpture. This creates natural shadows in the fur and the deep crevices, providing immediate anatomical “weight.” Metallic Bronzing: High points and muscular ridges are hand-rubbed with a rich bronze pigment. This captures the light, giving the piece the cold, heavy appearance of a traditional foundry casting while remaining a unique, hand-worked original.
