CHAMELEON (LARGE) - SOUTH AFRICA

Height: 3.5"
Length: 7.5"
Width: 2"

 CHAMELEONS are widely regarded with unreasoning fear, especially in West Africa, where various beliefs associate the reptile with the Sun. In native cultures, the chameleons are said to fetch fire from the sun.  A rare gift was also granted to the species as some chameleons are able to change their skin color, which has made them most famous. Changing color is an expression of the physical and physiological condition of the lizard.  The color also plays an important part in communication.  The symbolism surrounding the lizard represents divine wisdom and good fortune-to be bestowed a lizard is a great honor.

  Please note that each piece is handmade and color may vary

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About 20 years ago a South African Lorraine Marinkowitz started experimenting in the production of Raku beads. Influenced by the natural beauty of the wild life in South Africa she expanded her creative talents to producing animals and birds. Color also plays a large role in African life, the Ndebele tribe paint their houses in geometric shapes with bright colors. Although the manufacturing process lends it's self to earth tones only, Lorraine developed a technique to achieve bright geometric shapes which completes the connection between the wild life and it's people. Her wonderful pieces are known as Raku Art and are treasured by collectors through the world.